Kitchen Staff Jobs in Utah

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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Excellent knife skills and knowledge of food preparation, best practices, and cooking techniques. Great attitude with taking on tasks and leading a diverse team....

Sous Chef

Diamond Concessions in West Valley City, Utah is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join their team. We operate out of the Maverik Center and Utah First Credit Union Ampitheater....

Zion Mountain Ranch

Sous Chef

What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant....

Cook 2 - Line Cook - $1,500 RETENTION BONUS! (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook 2 - Line Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 24 days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 24 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Employee Dining Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook 1 - Pantry/Prep (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Fast Food Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Dishwasher

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago

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

Steward/Dishwasher (On-Call)

  • Park City, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Opening in late 2024, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is in the famed Deer Valley ski resort and approximately 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Grand Hyatt Deer...

Baker (Full Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment....

Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $15 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....

Dishwasher

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 hours ago

Ability to operate commercial kitchen dishwash machine in accordance with hotel and health department standards....

Baker

  • Sandy, UT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 18 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...

Demographic Data for Utah

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Utah

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 Utah offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.7%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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