Kitchen Staff Jobs in Washington

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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Sous Chef

  • Edmonds, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 14 days ago

Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating. Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards....

Thai Specialty Cook

  • Renton, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 1 hour 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...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago

. + Requirement: Previous dishwashing experience is required. + Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy!...

Cook

  • Stanwood, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stanwood, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Duck In Cafe, 8808 SR 532 Stanwood, WA 98292** **Drop off your resume during business hours.** **Looking for a reliable team member, and self motivated, willing to learn,** **can handle a fast...

Vessel Pastry Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago

ABOUT UNCRUISE At UnCruise Adventures, we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak...

Cook

  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Serves meals by reviewing recipes and direction from kitchen manager; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients; maintaining equipment, and a sanitary kitchen. Duties: * Plans meals by...

Senior Cook

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Cook **Location:** PFIZER, SEATTLE - 39905002 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Cook II

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Cook II **Location:** PFIZER, SEATTLE - 39905002 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Weekdays varying shifts (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Line Cook

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Evergreen Pizza Co. is hiring! * Must submit a current Resume to be considered* We aren't just some Sysco bag restaurant. We make things from scratch, we care about quality food, and we all work...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Assist in menu development, food preparation, and execution, maintaining consistency and quality in all dishes....

Crew Member

  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 10 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...

Baker

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 10 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...

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 12 hours ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 12 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Line Cook - Hiring Now!

  • Longview, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Longview, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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