Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesquite, TX

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Cook III

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Information For Fearing's Restaurant Job Number 25136689 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States,...

Cook II

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Additional Information Fearing's Restaurant Job Number 25136698 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States,...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 2 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Food Service Worker

  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

Location Name: Harmony Science Academy Grand Prairie - 74757001 Location ID: 74757001_4 Food Service Worker Location: Harmony Science Academy Grand Prairie - 74757001 Workdays/shifts : Varying...

Cook 1 Texas Spice

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Location Dallas Hotel The Omni Dallas Hotel, in the center of the revitalized downtown Dallas, is connected via sky bridge to the Dallas Convention Center and close to restaurants, shops,...

Line Cook

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! LINE COOK This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience...

Pastry Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Pastry Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and...

Cook II

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, DALLAS - 60197005 Location ID: 60197005 Cook II Location: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, DALLAS - 60197005...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Sunnyvale, TX (4 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, TX (4 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - 231 South Collins Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182. Note: online applications...

Cook

  • Red Oak, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Red Oak, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Cook / Kitchen Team

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Modern Market Cook Love your job and get paid to do it. Our teams are made up of people who love living a healthy lifestyle, serving others and making the world a better place. We cook from...

Deli Clerk

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Crew Member

  • Cedar Hill, TX (23 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Hill, TX (23 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Restaurant Crew

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

APPLY HERE! This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Jack in the...

Line Cook - Addison Chili's

  • Addison, TX (18 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, TX (18 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Demographic Data for Mesquite, TX

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesquite, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Mesquite, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Mesquite, TX
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%



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