Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bellingham, WA

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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Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Washington, Burlington 621 Cascade Mall Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC...

Utility Worker

  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Utility Worker serves as member the City's public works crew and performs a wide variety of jobs involving heavy equipment operation and maintenance for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer,...

Experienced Dishwasher Needed

  • Anacortes, WA (17 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anacortes, WA (17 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 2 days ago

We need someone experienced who can move some dish. Someone who scrubs, not just sprays. Someone who feels good about getting that clean stemware into FOH before they need it. Someone who knows...

$19 Hour + Tips Dishwasher 30-40 Hours/ Lavaplatos

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Dishwasher who can work Saturday, Sunday, & Monday from 11am or 12pm to 9pm. An extra day may be provided to complete your full time as desired. No prior experienced necessary...

Passionate Bread Baker

  • Bow, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bow, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Were Hiring: Passionate Bread Baker (Experienced) 4 Days/Week | 9.5 Hour Shifts | $20.00$23.80/hr DOE If you love the craft of bread bakingthe feel of well-developed dough, the rhythm of shaping...

Lead Cook

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 4 days ago

Lead Cook** **Job Reference Number:** 30971 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Corrections **Brand:** Summit **State:** Washington (US-WA) **The Role at a glance:** We are...

On-Call Cook/Transportation Driver

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Perform food preparation and production tasks necessary for menu items. Work with seniors, volunteers and other kitchen staff....

Experienced Line Cook - Avenue Bread

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 5 days ago

Avenue Bread is looking to hire an EXPERIENCED line cook for our Downtown location. This position would be required to know breakfast skills such as eggs, and omelets and such as well the ability...

Crew Member

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Assisting in basic food preparation activities, contributing to the creation of our delicious menu....

Mambo Italiano Cafe- Dishwasher

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 7 days ago

Mambo Italiano is looking to hire a part time Dishwasher! :) Flexible schedule is appreciated. Must be available to work weekends. Willing to train the right person. Must have a positive attitude...

2526-18 - Food Service Assistant - Lynden High School

  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Posting# 2526-18** **Position: Food Service Assistant -- Lynden High School** ** ** **PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Please see attached Job Description** ** ** **Work Year:** 2025-26 school...

Crew Member

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. McDonalds offers a job combo that will fit YOU. PERKS & BENEFITS: + Competitive pay from $17.00 - $21.64 / hour plus cash incentives +...

Crew Member

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days 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...

Cook

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Location: Burlington, US-WA Rate: 20.53 Type: Permanent Bakery/Deli Clerk Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment...

Demographic Data for Bellingham, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bellingham, WA

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 Bellingham, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
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 Bellingham, WA
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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