Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kent, 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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Utility Worker

  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago

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Dishwasher

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • moments ago

Job Responsibilities Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand. Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated storage areas. Maintain kitchen...

Cook

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • moments ago

Job Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and menu specifications. Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure food quality and safety....

Line Cook

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items...

Dishwasher (Part Time)

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

[Just Burgers] Crew Member/Cook, AM Day shift priority (up to $28/hr)

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Our candidates expect to have basic understanding of prepping, cooking, and organizing (Mise en place). We are very selective and strict on our employment selection process....

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (19 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (19 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Salary: 78,000-80,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 11 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon...

Server Assistant Falls Buffet

  • Snoqualmie, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Empty bus trays containing dirty dishes and silverware back at the dishwashing area....

Prep Cook Daytime Monday through Friday

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

We are Bite Society! We are small batch makers of snacks, pickles, and cookies located in Georgetown. We are looking a full time Prep Cook. This is a batch cooking positions with frying, baking,...

Kitchen - Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

Runs dishwashing machine. Sets up or breaks down dishwashing area. Maintains infection control standards, updates and inspects sanitizer and dish machine temperature logs....

Line Cook - Smoke & Cedar (Full -Time)

  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary of $24.52/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and...

Dishwasher

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 hours ago

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

Requirement : Previous customer service, food service, and dishwashing experience is preferred. Perks: Benefits and willing to train!...

Cook (Part Time)

  • Seattle, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

To support our growth we're looking for a part time COOK to join our awesome team! This role will be based on-site at 551 North 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. Note: online applications accepted...

Demographic Data for Kent, 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
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
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 Kent, 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 Kent, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Kent, 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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