Kitchen Staff Jobs in Olympia, 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 55 Jobs

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Saint Martin's University - 5000 Abbey Way South East, Lacey, WA 98503. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Cook

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization...

Food Service Worker - Cook - 20269102

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Hourly Wage Range - $23.58 - $24.89/hr Hours per Day -...

Utility Worker 1

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

About Us Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college...

Line Cook

  • Olympia, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Pay | $17 ~ $28/hr (base pay + service charge avg) Title | Line Cook Hours | Full-Time (30+ hours per week), seasonal Location | Union, WA...

COOK $25 hr -TIPS $4 - $6 hr

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Shipwreck Cafe, is a family-friendly concept known for our great homemade food, large portions and for our genuine, friendly, and immediate service. We are seeking VERY EXPERIENCED short order...

NEW LINE COOK - Starting $21hr.

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago

(RIVER'S EDGE TUMWATER) River's Edge Restaurant 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr compensation: Wage plus Tips = ($21 minimum to start) employment type: job title: Kitchen Staff River's Edge Restaurant in Tumwater...

Kitchen Help Needed

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

Our kitchen is looking to add a solid Part Time Line Cook to the crew. We are a tight knit crew that has to work closely together most days of the week and we are looking for the right person to...

Cook 2 (25 hours per week, 9.5 months)

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago

About Us Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college...

Teriyaki Restaurant - Cook and Cook Helper Needed Immediately

  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago

We need an experienced and hard working full time cook and cook helper for our teriyaki restaurant. We have lots of overtime opportunities.

Baker

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days 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...

Deli Baker

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 7 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $16.79 - $22.65 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Kitchen - Cook - On Call

  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago

Cook POSITION SUMMARY The Cook helps create a joyful and vibrant community by preparing and serving delicious meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that adequate food and supplies are...

Cook

  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Tenino, WA (9 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tenino, WA (9 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago

TENINO SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE WORKER Closing Date: Open until filled Term: Continuing beginning in the 25/26 SY Hours/Schedule: 6 hours per day/Monday-Friday Contract/Salary: Based on the...

Demographic Data for Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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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