Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waynesboro, 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 Team Member

  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 460398 Address: 3499 Lee Jackson Highway Staunton, VA, 24401 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 462569 Address: 3499 Lee Jackson Highway Staunton, VA, 24401 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

. + Requirement: Prior dishwashing experience is preferred. + Perks: Willing to train! weekend pay! great insurance, and benefits offered! + Pay Range: $15.50 per hour to $15.75 per hour....

Cook

  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Dishwasher

  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Charlottesville, VA (23 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (23 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Requirement : Prior dishwashing experience is preferred. Perks: Willing to train! weekend pay! great insurance, and benefits offered! Pay Range: $15.50 per hour to $15.75 per hour....

Food Service Worker

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

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items...

Prep Cook - Staunton Chilis

  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook - Restaurant - Hiring Now

  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from...

Dishwasher - Immediate Opening

  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from...

Grocery Line Cook

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

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Restaurant Crew

  • Fishersville, VA (4 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fishersville, VA (4 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

Line Cook - Staunton Chili's

  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Part Time Baker

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

This is a part time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Maintenance Utility Worker Technician

  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA (21 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 5 days ago

This is an Operations position responsible for checking oil, fluids, tire pressure and fueling all equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES Fuel every piece of delivery equipment daily. Check all fluid levels...

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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
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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 Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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