Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kennewick, 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.

1-15 of 31 Jobs

Full Time Breakfast And Lunch Cook

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

un FULL TIME BREAKFAST AND LUNCH COOK (Richland) HORNRAPIDS CAFE compensation: 18.00 PLUS TIPS employment type: experience level: mid level job title: COOK FULL TIME BREAKFAST AND LUNCH COOK....

Fry Cook / Line assembler

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 4 days ago

Duties: * Stocks food-preparation line by inventorying, ordering, preparing, and stocking items at beginning of, and through-out, shift. * Receives customer orders by studying relayed orders. * Fills...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 4 days ago

Salad and Sandwich Maker At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Prosser, WA (24 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Prosser, WA (24 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Req ID: 463922 Address: 700 Wine Country Rd Prosser, WA, 99350 Benefits: * $16.28 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off *...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Prosser, WA (24 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Prosser, WA (24 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID:** 463977 **Address:** 700 Wine Country Rd Prosser, WA, 99350 **Benefits:** _* $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time...

Cook

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school graduate or equivalent One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities...

Cook Part time

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 10 days ago

Perform basic food preparation items, i.e. stocks, soups and vegetables....

Cook

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, 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

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 14 days ago

Location: Kennewick, US-WA Rate: 18.5 Type: Permanent Bakery/Deli Clerk Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment...

Line Cook Lodge at Columbia Point

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Line Cook II | Lodge at Columbia Point Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by providing daily preparation requirements while working together with the culinary...

Steward The Lodge at Columbia Point

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Seasonal Part-Time Dishwasher | The Lodge at Columbia Point Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Hourly...

Crew Member

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 18 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...

Line Cook

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 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

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 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...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 18 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...

Demographic Data for Kennewick, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, 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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