Kitchen Staff Jobs in Port Orchard, 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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Kitchen Team Member

  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Req ID: 463973 Address: 1501 33rd Ave. East Tacoma, WA, 98424 Benefits: * $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Pastry Chef

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • moments ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Food Preparation Participates in the actual baking of guest breakfast, lunch, and dinner breads (both Sweet and Savory), as well as any spreads, jams or butter accompanying breads....

CYP Cook JPCDC

  • Bremerton, WA (3 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bremerton, WA (3 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 hours ago

Kitchen Maintenance May perform the following: cleaning serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas; set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher; scrapes, soaks,...

Crew Member

  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 hours ago

Crew Member 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 10715 SE 240th Street, Kent, WA 98031 McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations as determined on a case-by-case- basis for qualified applicants and...

Lead Line Cook- Muckleshoot Restaurant

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 13 hours ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary of $24.52/hr with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Complimentary meals and covered team member parking. Fully paid medical,...

Crew Member - WA1

  • Edmonds, WA (20 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Edmonds, WA (20 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 13 hours ago

No matter what you've been told, not all restaurant companies are the same. At Taco Time we pride ourselves on being different. Taco Time NW hiring process is completely virtual, give us 15...

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

Performs all functions relating to preparation, counter service, and stocking of product. Decorates and finishes cakes and pies. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive...

Cook

  • Redmond, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Chef De Cuisine

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description The Chef de Cuisine at the Fairmont Olympic is in charge of managing the food preparation for a large variety of food items, meeting the needs for outlets and banquet production areas...

Grill Cook

  • Kirkland, WA (19 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA (19 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Location Name: PACCAR, KIRKLAND - 70066003 Location ID: 70066003 Grill Cook Location: PACCAR, KIRKLAND - 70066003 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - morning shifts. More details will be provided during...

Cook 2 (40% Fte, Days)

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

preparation procedures REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permit AND One year of experience as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience...

Baker

  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Breakfast Cook

  • Tukwila, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tukwila, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs aren't just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique...

Kitchen Support Cook Kitchen Helper

  • Bothell, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bothell, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago

preparation Food Handler's Permit as required by WA state...

Restaurant Squad Crew Member

  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they...

Demographic Data for Port Orchard, WA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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