Kitchen Staff Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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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Food Service Worker for 2025-2026, SHS

  • Penn Laird, VA (22 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Penn Laird, VA (22 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

Open Until Filled. Time is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10 month position KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Candidate must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get...

Kitchen Staff / Ayuda en la Cucina @ Birdhouse (Rose Hi

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago

Hiring Kitchen Staff @ Birdhouse (Rose Hill) We are a small restaurant in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville and are currently looking to hire additional staff in our kitchen....

Kitchen / Cook / Food

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Crew Member: Customer Service / Cashier

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Crew Member: Kitchen / Food Service

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Food Service / Food Prep / Kitchen Help

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions. Location: Morrison Healthcare @ UVA Health - 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 Note: online...

Prep Cook- $200 Sign On Incentive- St. George

  • Dyke, VA (10 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dyke, VA (10 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

This position offers an opportunity to work in a picturesque campus setting, fostering a positive culinary environment where your skills in food preparation, organization, and teamwork will be valued...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: UVA Health - 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 Note: online applications...

The Bradbury Cafe - Line Cook

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Demonstrate proficiency in basic line cooking and food preparation ? Lift up to 40 lbs ? Be on your feet for long periods of time ? Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers ?...

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA (6 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (6 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions. Location : Morrison Healthcare @ UVA Health - 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 Note: online applications...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Merck Pharmaceuticals - 2778 S East Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA (6 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (6 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : UVA Health - 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 Note: online applications accepted only....

Demographic Data for Charlottesville, VA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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 Charlottesville, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
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 Charlottesville, VA
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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