Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mountlake Terrace, 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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Dishwasher

  • Lynnwood, WA (1 mile from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (1 mile from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Clean food preparation areas, facilities or equipment. Execute proper sanitation practices and safety procedures Place clean dishes, utensils or cooking equipment in storage areas....

Line Cook $19-$24 /hour $500 Hiring Bonus!

  • Port Ludlow, WA (19 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Port Ludlow, WA (19 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

preparation areas....

3540 Baker/Decorator

  • Des Moines, WA (23 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Des Moines, WA (23 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kirkland, WA (9 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA (9 miles from Mountlake Terrace, 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...

Dishwasher

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Aegis Living Lake Union is looking for a Dishwasher to assist the kitchen staff with quality cleanliness for our residents....

Part-Time Line Cook

  • Langley, WA (17 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Langley, WA (17 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation...

Line Cook

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Line Cook Fonte Coffee - 8th Avenue View Business Details KITCHEN FULL-TIME 21-25/HR SEATTLE Breakfast and savory items. LINE COOK Full-time and Part-time hours available Attention to detail,...

Line Cook - Experienced LAKE STEVENS

  • Lake Stevens, WA (21 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Stevens, WA (21 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Line Cook - Experienced LAKE STEVENS Dwellers Drinkery View Business Details KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22-24/HR LAKE STEVENS DWELLERS DRINKERY IS HIRING LINE COOK Location: 8928 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens,...

Line Cook $27-30 Per Hour After Tips

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Line Cook $27-30 Per Hour After Tips Paju pajurestaurant KITCHEN FULL-TIME 27-30/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Hiring Immediately Paju is a Korean restaurant located in South Lake Union, Seattle. The line...

Baker / Pastry Cook

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Baker / Pastry Cook Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry volunteerpark.cafe KITCHEN PART-TIME 30-40/HR SEATTLE Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry has an opening for a part-time baker/pastry cook to fill out our...

Day Time Cook Position

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Requirement : Previous line cooking, prep cooking, and high volume experience is preferred....

Dishwasher/Prep Cook $18-20/hr Plus Tips

  • Bothell, WA (5 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bothell, WA (5 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

hr Plus Tips Kro Bar Bothell krobarbothell KITCHEN PART-TIME 18-20/HR + TIPS BOTHELL Kro Bar Bothell is looking for a talented dishwasher/prep cook to join our team Qualified applicants will have: Dishwashing...

Experienced Cook Needed

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Experienced Cook Needed The Pink Door thepinkdoor.net KITCHEN FULL-TIME 24-29/HR SEATTLE Come make great food and great money! The Pink Door is seeking full time experienced cooks to join our...

Part-Time Prep Cook

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 7 hours ago

Part-Time Prep Cook Lenox lenoxwa KITCHEN PART-TIME 25-30/HR SEATTLE Equitable Wages, Potential Growth Lenox Restaurant is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates for a part-time prep cook...

Demographic Data for Mountlake Terrace, WA

Moving to Mountlake Terrace, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Mountlake Terrace, WA below.


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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Mountlake Terrace, 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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