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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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....

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

Line Cook

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

$18.00 - $20.00 / Hour + Tips Free parking Free meal every shift Full Benefits Approximately 80% paid medical premiums, depending on the plan Career development and opportunities for advancement...

Cook

  • Sandy, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 13 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Crescent Senior Living - Sandy, UT Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : $17.00 - $17.50 Hourly Job Shift : Any Job Category : Food Service Description Meridian...

Food Service Worker II

  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 17 hours ago

Food Service Worker II Salary $14.55 - $20.52 Hourly Location Salt Lake County, UT Job Type Full Time Job Number 45307 Agency 250 Health & Human Services Unit 9312 DHHS JJYS SL VALLEY DETENTION...

Milford, UT: Cook - Travelodge/Pennys Diner

  • Milford, UT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Milford, UT
  • 17 hours ago

Available Shifts: Full-time/ Part-time All Shifts Job Summary A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets...

Executive Chef

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

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We're here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Utah, Salt Lake City 389 West 1830 South (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Taylor, UT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Taylor, UT
  • 19 hours ago

Rollz Sandwich LLC DBA Rollz Vietnamese in Taylorsville, UT. Contact Phong Nguyen ... or .... Seeking FT Food Prep Worker. Duties: Perform a variety of food prep duties other than cooking:...

Food Service Worker I TL- Utah State Hospital

  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 19 hours ago

Food Service Worker I TL- Utah State Hospital Salary $15.69 Hourly Location Utah County, UT Job Type Full Time Job Number 44369 Agency 250 Health & Human Services Opening Date 02/28/2025 Closing...

Steward / Dishwasher

  • Park City, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Assist kitchen staff in food preparation tasks, such as peeling and cutting vegetables or portioning ingredients....

Cook

  • Payson, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Payson, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities Food Preparation and Serving: Prepare and serve food and meals food in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies...

Prep Cook - Orem Chili's

  • Orem, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 23 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...

Meat Clerk-Evening Shift-Richmond

  • Richmond, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, UT
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high-demand industry with endless opportunities for growth and direction?! Lees Marketplace is looking for an outgoing, eager, and positive individual...

Sandwich Maker

  • Orem, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 1 day 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...

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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
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 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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