Kitchen Staff Jobs in Virginia

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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Compass Group

Catering Sous Chef

As a Catering Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of...

Great American Restaurants

Sous Chef

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 3 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top...

Food Service Worker

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 10 days ago

Schedule: Part time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Alexandria, VA Address: 7905 Hilltop Village Center Dr Pay:...

Cook

  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Food Service Worker - $15hr - $15.50 - Up To $500 BONUS

  • Vienna, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 8 hours ago

Schedule: Part time Availability: Afternoon, Evening (Including Weekends). Shifts end as late as 9pm Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: McLean, VA Address: 1835 Capital One Drive...

Dishwasher

  • Reston, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 14 days ago

As a dishwasher, you will help to ensure the kitchen staff has clean dishes and supplies needed to prepare our unique culinary offerings....

Low Moor, VA: Cook - Travelodge/Pennys Diner

  • Low Moor, VA
  • moments ago
  • Low Moor, VA
  • moments ago

FULL AND PART-TIME Job Summary A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Diner, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and...

Taco Bell - Kitchen Cook - Chesapeake - Urgently Hiring

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • moments ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • moments ago

Taco Bell Mt Pleasant is looking for a hardworking individual to join our kitchen team as a full time or part time Kitchen Cook in Chesapeake, VA. As part of the BOH team, you'll be responsible...

Meat/Clerk

  • Salem, VA
  • moments ago
  • Salem, VA
  • moments ago

Location: Salem, US-VA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent MEAT/CLERK Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Bluefield, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bluefield, VA
  • 1 hour ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Dishwasher

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and...

Cook

  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Line Cook

  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Text "Pasta" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carrabba's Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Crew Member (04301) - $12.50 / HR +

  • Hampton, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Company Description Job Description Crew Members perform customer service duties and pizza maker duties. They are responsible for providing quality customer service and making our delicious food...

SOUS CHEF - Dulles, VA

  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Compass Corporate Salary: $75,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Virginia

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 offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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 Virginia
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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