Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ferndale, 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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Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Utility Worker

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 2 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,...

Experienced Dishwasher Needed

  • Anacortes, WA (24 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anacortes, WA (24 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 4 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 (21 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bow, WA (21 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 4 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 (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 5 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...

Experienced Line Cook - Avenue Bread

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 6 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...

2526-18 - Food Service Assistant - Lynden High School

  • Lynden, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lynden, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 8 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...

$17.75-$20.75 Late Night Crew Member

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 9 days ago

Looking for super friendly people to work in a fun, fast-paced, work environment. Wages range from $17.75-$20.75 per hour Benefits: Flexible work schedules (Full Time and Part Time) Free meals on...

$17.25-$20.25 Opening Crew Member

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

Looking for super friendly people to work in a fun, fast-paced, work environment. Wages range from $17.25-$20.25 per hour Benefits: Flexible work schedules (Full Time and Part Time) Free meals on...

Chinese Food Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago

A Day in the Life:** As a Chinese Food Cook, you prepare, with a focus on quality, the food served within our Chinese food area of the delicatessen. You work with a variety of cooking tools,...

Dishwasher

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebees in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators...

Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebees in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 11 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Crew Member

  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA (9 miles from Ferndale, 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...

Demographic Data for Ferndale, WA

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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 Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, 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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