Kitchen Staff Jobs in American Fork, UT

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

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 26 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Main Kitchen dishwasher

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago

Be ready to assist others if needed for food preparation....

Baker

  • Orem, UT (8 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orem, UT (8 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Dishwasher

  • Murray, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Murray, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description: Responsible for dishwashing and other general housekeeping tasks....

Cook

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 6 hours ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 9 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details 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...

Dishwasher - American Fork Chilis

  • American Fork, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 14 hours 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...

Sous Chef - The Peak - Park City - Full time.

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 23 hours ago

Elevated above the Distractions Promontory has received universal acclaim as a destination where lifes greatest moments naturally play out thanks to its unrivaled depth and breadth of...

Deer Valley Cafe Cook II - Summer 2025

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Seasonal (Seasonal) Classic, consistent quality from a winning team! Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into...

Prep Cook

  • West Jordan, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Jordan, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago

A DAY IN THE LIFE If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, casual food environment and youre ready to work hard, we would love to have you join our team. Our Prep/Back of House position is the...

Line Cook

  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Prep Work: Assist with daily food preparation including chopping, marinating, portioning, and labeling....

Dishwasher - Cafe Bistro - Fashion Place

  • Murray, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Murray, UT (17 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 1 day ago

The ideal dishwasher is self-motivated, flexible and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in the life + Ensure all dishes are spotlessly washed quickly and...

Sandwich Maker

  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Benefits Medical, dental, vision health insurance options for full-time employees; wellness benefits including EAP and pet insurance for all full & part time employees. **PART-TIME POSITION...

Crew Member

  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Restaurant Team Member (Crew)/ Day or Night Shifts *50% off Employee meals Always *Fun Fast Paced Environment with cool music *$10.00-$15.00 per hour with experience and TIPS *Restaurant Team...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Requirement : Previous dishwashing experience and a current food handler's permit are preferred. Pay Rate : $18.00 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

Demographic Data for American Fork, UT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in American Fork, UT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in American Fork, UT 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 American Fork, UT
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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