Kitchen Staff Jobs in Blaine, 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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Experienced Breakfast Line Cook - Avenue Bread

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER! Avenue Bread is looking to hire an EXPERIENCED cook for our James st location. This position would be required to know breakfast skills such as eggs, and omelets and...

Deli Team Member - FOH

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

Performing other duties as needed and assigned - May include back of house tasks such as dishwashing and prep cooking....

Prep Cook Position

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Avenue Bread (James St.) Seeking Prep Cook We are looking for someone who loves to cook, works well with others, and has restaurant experience to fill an immediate opening for a Prep Cook at our...

Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 1 day ago

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 1 day ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Utility Worker

  • Ferndale, WA (5 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ferndale, WA (5 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 3 days 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,...

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

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 6 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...

Lead Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 6 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 looking to add an experienced,...

2526-18 - Food Service Assistant - Lynden High School

  • Lynden, WA (12 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynden, WA (12 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 10 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...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 13 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Crew Member

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 15 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 (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 16 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...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Dishwasher

  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (14 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Cook - Apprentice

  • Eastsound, WA (21 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Eastsound, WA (21 miles from Blaine, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Assists in dishwashing, including pots and pans. Assists with general kitchen and lodge cleaning. Attends kitchen staff meetings. Other duties as assigned....

Demographic Data for Blaine, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Blaine, 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 Blaine, WA 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 Blaine, 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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