Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest, 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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Summer Mover/Utility Worker

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

/ Summer Mover/Utility Worker GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Summer Mover/Utility Worker Department: Facilities and Maintenance Salary Grade: Substitute Pay Scale - Custodian Jnue 2 through August 15,...

Cook-Full Time Variable hours LGH

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 2 days ago

The Cook serves room service customers, prepares food in the cafes, catering, and completes all cold prep tasks....

Food Service Cook

  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Basic food preparation experience and familiarity with kitchen equipment is a plus....

Crew Member

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 3 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Crew Member: Kitchen / Food Service

  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 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...

LJS Fry Cook

  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Using food preparation equipment including ovens, fryers, grills and various kitchen equipment Maintain the cooking equipment by performing required cleaning and maintenance tasks Restocking product...

Crew Member: Customer Service / Cashier

  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 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...

Kitchen / Cook / Food

  • Forest, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Forest, VA
  • 5 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...

Dishwasher

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 5 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like... Care beyond the table At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Dishwasher

  • Lynchburg, VA (5 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (5 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 7 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its an...

Grill Cook

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Senior Cook

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Senior Cook **Location:** LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700001 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Forest, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Forest, VA
  • 17 days ago

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names....

Utility Worker

  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA (8 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Location Name: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700001 Location ID: 10700001 Utility Worker Location: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Food Service Assistant Manager

  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (11 miles from Forest, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Basic food preparation experience and familiarity with kitchen equipment is a plus....

Demographic Data for Forest, VA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest, 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 Forest, 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 Forest, 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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