Kitchen Staff Jobs in Richmond, 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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Dishwasher

  • HHS
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Responsibilities Maintain order and cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, and storeroom Put away deliveries, label and date products, and break down boxes Stock and monitor towels and soap...

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Cook - Morning Shift

  • Raising Cane's
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 15.50 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

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Food Service Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY - 69633001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the...

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Utility Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities include: Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks....

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Crew Member Wilnecote Closing shift 6pm-2am (18 yrs +)

  • McDonald's UK
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The closing shift role (18yrs+) has an uplift of 1 per hour on the starting rate advertised, this uplift is between the hours of 12am - 6am.McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the...

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Crew Member - Tamworth Wilnecote (Overnight) 10pm-7am (18 yrs+)

  • McDonald's UK
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The overnight job role (18yrs+) has an uplift of 1 per hour on the starting rate advertised, this uplift is between the hours of 12am - 6am.McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the...

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Food Service Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Restaurant Crew

  • 7-Eleven, Inc.
  • Chester, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation -...

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Crew Member

  • Lacoste
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with basic food preparation tasks as needed. Uphold company policies and procedures to ensure a smooth operation. Learn and adapt to different roles within the restaurant environment....

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Crew Member - Rugeley

  • McDonald's UK
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (5 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago

To meet the criteria for this role, you will be required to be available to work within Weekdays and Weekends, working shifts across Evenings and Late Nights. Please only apply if you are able to...

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Dishwasher/ Lavoplatos

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

individually) Clear path for growth into leadership/management roles Annual review + bonus potential based on: *Store performance *Department performance *Individual performance Experience: Kitchen and/or dishwashing...

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Food Service Assistant (CD)

  • Hanover County Government
  • Hanover, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum 3 years Food Preparation Experience, required; Prior experience in Corrections and/or Institutional food preparation is preferred....

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Food Service Assistant (part-time)

  • Hanover County Government
  • Hanover, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, VA (17 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum 3 years Food Preparation Experience, required; Prior experience in Corrections and/or Institutional food preparation is preferred....

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Closing Shift Kitchen Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Closing Shift Chick-fil-A Brandermill Team Member (Up to $16.50/hour!) Are you ready to: Available to work a closing shift from 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, or 5pm until Close between 10-11pm? Be a Difference...

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26-27 - 4 hour Food Service Assistant - Beaverdam Elementary School

  • Hanover County Public Schools
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago

preparation and service; Load, operate, and unload institutional size dishwashing machine; Sweep and mop floors of work, serving, and storage areas; Collect and place garbage and trash in designated...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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