Kitchen Staff Jobs in Puyallup, 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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Cook

  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

Cook Job Description: We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant....

Cook/Production

  • Normandy Park, WA (16 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Normandy Park, WA (16 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 7 hours ago

Wage: $16.66-$17.16 There are those who believe it's the cheese that makes a great pizza. And others who swear it's the sauce. Some say it's the toppings, or the crust, or the pineapple... But the...

Dishwasher

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $19.75 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Prep Cook

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Range $21.10 - $24.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Thai Specialty Cook

  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 10 hours ago

Company:** Singtong, LLC d.b.a. Singtong Thai Cuisine **Title: ** Thai Specialty Cook Singtong Thai Cuisine is an authentically decorated restaurant offering a relaxed Thai atmosphere, prompt...

Crew Member

  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Jersey Mike's Subs has been making amazing subs since 1956 in Point Pleasant New Jersey! The Jersey Mikes tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Washington, Tacoma 4911 Tacoma Mall Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC...

Sous Chef Woven Seafood & Chophouse

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food...

Crew Member - WA1

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher (DMO)

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

WildFin Tacoma is actively searching for people who take pleasure in the energy and challenge a busy restaurant environment and are looking for the opportunity to grow and advance with our...

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our CRAFT: C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un,...

Kitchen Help

  • Black Diamond, WA (17 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Black Diamond, WA (17 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Rainier Bar and Grill is seeking kitchen staff to join the ranks in our skilled and fast paced, family owned and operated restaurant....

Line Cook - Eight Restaurant

  • Auburn, WA (7 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA (7 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary of $22.67/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Complimentary meals and covered team member parking. Fully paid medical,...

Deli Clerk - UNIVERSITY PLACE - WA

  • University Place, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Place, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

SAFEWAY STORE #486 @ 3842 Bridgeport Way Tacoma WA: Deli Clerk Pay Rate: $16.91 - $24.15 Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location,...

WDVA Cook 1, On-Call, Washington Soldiers Home

  • Orting, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orting, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Cook 1 On-Call Washington Soldiers Home We are very excited to announce we are now accepting applications for two on-call Cook positions at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in beautiful...

Demographic Data for Puyallup, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup, 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 Puyallup, 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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