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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Crew Member

  • Veradale, WA
  • moments ago
  • Veradale, WA
  • moments ago

Five Guys is a family owned and operated franchise restaurant group that focuses on serving high quality burgers and fries in a clean, no frills atmosphere. We choose to spend money on the best...

Pizza Maker and Dishwasher (2 positions open)

  • Cle Elum, WA
  • moments ago
  • Cle Elum, WA
  • moments ago

Beaus Pizza Pasta and Steak Pizza Maker and Dishwasher (2 positions open) Sign in to apply Cle Elum, WA Sign in to apply Beau's Restaurant has 2 positions available!! We are looking for a pizza...

Food Service Worker - Flexible Schedule

  • College Place, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • College Place, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY - 11982001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type:...

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Pioneer Square is looking to add a Senior Sous Chef to their incredible culinary team. We're steps from football and soccer games at Lumen Field and less than...

Crew Member

  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Become part of Jersey Mike's vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes ready-to-take-off career that is fun, fulfilling and rewarding! If you like to have...

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Line Cook

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 9 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper...

Dishwasher

  • College Place, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • College Place, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Location Name: WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY - 11982001 Location ID: 11982001 Dishwasher Location: WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY - 11982001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be...

Food Service Worker

  • College Place, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • College Place, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Location Name: WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY - 11982001 Location ID: 11982001 Food Service Worker Location: WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY - 11982001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details...

Sous Chef Full-Time Seattle Aquarium

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Ensures kitchen staff are aware of work place expectations by providing on-going assistance, training and mentoring to kitchen staff....

Cook Wanted

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Were hiring an experienced cook who can hold down the line and the kitchen solo. If youve got solid skills, a strong work ethic, and take pride in putting out great food consistentlyread on. This...

Experienced Line Cook - Avenue Bread

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Avenue Bread is looking to hire an EXPERIENCED line cook for our Downtown location. This position would be required to know breakfast skills such as eggs, and omelets and such as well the ability...

Cook - PT - Avamere Puget Sound

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Cook Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S. Pearl St, Tacoma 98465. Status: Part-time (Monday double shift and Tuesday Mornings) Wage: $21 - $28 DOE Benefits: At Avamere, we...

Facilities Steward - Part Time

  • Auburn, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Opening Information: At Muckleshoot Casino Resort, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team. While we may not have immediate openings, we encourage you to apply and...

Seasonal Prep Cook - Captain Whidbey Inn

  • Coupeville, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Coupeville, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Seasonal Prep Cook | Captain Whidbey Inn Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status $19.00 to $21.00 DOE $300...

Demographic Data for Washington

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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
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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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