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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Restaurant Crewmember - Weekend Availability

  • Raising Cane's
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 15.50 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Cook

  • First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

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Food Service Associate - Millers - Seasonal Flex

  • Global Montello Group Corp
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Global Partner's is looking for a Food Service Associate/ Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of...

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(Dam Neck) Food Service Worker (Mobile Food Truck)

  • Navy Exchange Service Command
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Number: 260001W2 Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Organization : Dam Neck Pay Range : $20.82+ BASED ON EXPERIENCE Job Summary: In accordance with daily responsibilities...

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Dishwasher Part-Time The Dome

  • Oakview Group
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across...

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Overnight Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

(Kitchen) Crew Team Member Shift Hours: 7am-3pm Additional Info: Along with competitive pay, a Hospitality/Service Team Member at a McDonalds Corporate owned restaurant is eligible for incredible...

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Kitchen Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

(Kitchen) Crew Team Member- High School student Additional Info: Along with competitive pay, a Hospitality/Service Team Member at a McDonalds Corporate owned restaurant is eligible for incredible...

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Service Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

Benefits: Along with competitive pay, a Hospitality/Service Team Member at a McDonalds Corporate owned restaurant is eligible for incredible benefits including: Up to $3000 in Tuition assistance...

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Restaurant Cook

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Virginia Beach, VA (3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

At Chick-fil-A, the Back of House Team Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Back of House Team Members gain...

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Dishwasher PM

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities of a Dishwasher: Maintaining a clean and well-organized working environment Bussing tables to collect soiled plates and flatware Maintaining the availability of clean dishes at...

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Kitchen Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Team Member Responsibilities: Maintenance of restaurant parking lot, outside trash receptacles, dishwashing area, cooler and freezer, thaw cabinets, bread table, and grill and other equipment...

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Crew Member Day Shift

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

At Chick-fil-A, the Crew Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner, Crew Members gain life experience that goes far beyond...

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Front of House Crew Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

WE ARE ONLY HIRING FOR DAY SHIFTS AT THIS TIME!! Please check back in a month or two if you're looking for evening shifts, to see if we are hiring at that time. Thanks! We're Looking For Smiling...

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, 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 Member

  • MOD Super Fast Pizza
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago

At MOD, pizza is our platform, custom to each individual and creating a space where everyone is welcome. MOD is individuality, whether thats on your pizza, on your salad or just you being you!...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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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...
Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. On this course from the International...

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
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 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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