Kitchen Staff Jobs in Odem, 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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Dishwasher

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Corpus 06 Bakery - Overnight Baker/Fryer - Part-Time

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

goods daily - Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor - Ensures baked / fried product reaches the showcase and tables at prescribed times Food Service: - Prepares, packages...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Experienced Line Cook - Republic of Texas

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Location Corpus Christi Hotel Located in the lively downtown Marina District, the four-diamond Omni Corpus Christi Hotel offers newly renovated rooms with spectacular views of the Corpus Christi...

Line Cook

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Applebees restaurants nationwide are hiring! Applebees celebrates a fun, friendly, inclusive culture and invites like-minded candidates to join a team where hard work opens opportunities and team...

Pastry Cook 1 (Republic of Texas)

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Help with Cooking Demos, Wedding Cakes, Sugar Sculptures, and Bakery. Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product....

Restaurant Crew

  • Sinton, TX (10 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sinton, TX (10 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

Experienced Cook

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Food Prep Cook. Must be able to: Read recipes. Prepare biscuits, gravy, rolls Roast turkey, pot roast, meatloaf, taco meat, beef stew Make home made soups and prepare the vegetables of the week...

Restaurant Crewmember - Part Time

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $12 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Food Service Worker

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of food preparation methods, of food storage standards and sanitation regulations....

Food Service Cook

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 9 days ago

as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years experience as a cook, kitchen assistant, or in food preparation Knowledge in serving Head Start children under CACFP Working...

Dishwasher (Full And Part Time)

  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Dishwasher (Full And Part Time)

  • Corpus Christi, TX (19 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (19 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Food Service Team Member

  • Ingleside, TX (21 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ingleside, TX (21 miles from Odem, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Basic Function: As a Food Service Team Member you will assist with front line food preparation procedures. This position also wipes tables, maintains a clean dining room and parking lot....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Odem, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Odem, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Odem, 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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