Kitchen Staff Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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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Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher (Full-Time)

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Light food preparation tasks as needed. Skills and Abilities: You must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to communicate, in a clear and concise manner with our residents....

Restaurant Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Cook (PT 6:30a - 10:30a)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 hours ago

The Breakfast Cook @ First Colonial Inn prepares all meals for residents, guests and associates, ensuring the highest quality of seasonally prepared meals is served daily through various venues...

Line Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

The Line Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff....

Cook

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrel's recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Food Service Specialist New

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

D FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST Department of Defense View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified dam neck naval facility, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties You will...

Kitchen Staff

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Kitchen Staff will be responsible for food preparation, cooking, maintaining hygiene standards, communicating effectively, and providing excellent customer service....

Crew Member

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: DOLLAR TREE UPA, CHESAPEAKE - 31175001 Location ID: 31175001 Dishwasher Location: DOLLAR TREE UPA, CHESAPEAKE - 31175001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - morning and afternoon/evening...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: DOLLAR TREE UPA, CHESAPEAKE - 31175001 Location ID: 31175001 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: DOLLAR TREE UPA, CHESAPEAKE - 31175001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - morning and...

Dishwasher (PT 3pm -7:30pm)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Dishwasher @ First Colonial Inn ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining ware and equipment used by the kitchen staff....

Food Service Worker

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago

PRN ( 401 Gresham Drive Food Services Days/Evenings 0.0000 Through 0.0000 GENERAL SUMMARY The Food Service Worker is responsible for performing routine general service tasks in the kitchen, dining...

Prep Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities! - Text APPLY to 972-###-#### Our Teammates Enjoy: Great Pay Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week Paid Sick...

Food Service Worker II

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Food Service Worker II (Team Lead) for Food Services Acts as Lead...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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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