Kitchen Staff Jobs in Texas

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

  • Kyle, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • 4 days ago

staff and helpers - Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment - Clean kitchen and work areas - Recruit and hire staff - Organize buffets and banquets - Manage kitchen operations...

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Dishwasher

  • Morada Senior Living
  • Waxahachie, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Waxahachie, TX
  • 7 days ago

About Morada Senior Living Morada Senior Living proudly manages a strong and growing network of care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing...

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Menu & BoH Analyst, Saucy! by KFC

  • YumBrands
  • Plano, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 13 days ago

Own end-to-end menu management for Saucy! by publishing and maintaining menus, pricing, offers, and promotions across all ordering channels. Configure and maintain core back-of-house (BoH)...

Hybrid

Crew Members Overnights $13.00/Hour

  • McDonalds
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 28 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

Remote

Demographic Data for Texas

Moving to Texas? Find some basic demographic data about Texas below.


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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
Emerging technologies, from AI to Cloud technology, have the potential to revolutionise professional kitchen operations. On this two-week course, youll discover new technologies being used in...
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. On this course from the International...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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