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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Elk Haven Winery

Winery Head Chef

staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient food preparation and service....

Cook's Helper (40 hrs/wk)

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Wage Range: $19.65 - $30.13 per hour Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest...

Food Service Worker NA-02

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 1 hour ago

This position is located at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone...

Busy Taco Bar seeks part time PM Cook

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Red Star Taco Bar, a taco and tequila bar/restaurant in Tacoma, is looking for a Line Cook. Tips ($5-$6/hr on average), shift meals, and one shift drink, are in addition to starting wage. Proven...

Child Care Cook

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Child Care Cook Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills to work each day as a Cook at our Kirkland Bright Horizons. Youll lead planning menus, preparing meals, and helping track...

Dishwasher-1

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Club Location: The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge - Snoqualmie, WA Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests....

Sorority Sous Chef at WSU

  • Pullman, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pullman, WA
  • 7 hours ago

I am a chef seeking a sous chef for a sorority at Washington St. University in Pullman, WA. This position starts in August and goes through May and is hourly/full time and would assist in meal...

Line Cook - Mukilteo, WA

  • Mukilteo, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mukilteo, WA
  • 7 hours ago

How to Apply: Visit to view open positions and apply. Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse in Mukilteo, WA, 98275 is looking to meet cooks. Our ideal candidate is currently or recently employed and...

Seasonal Line Cook

  • Coupeville, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Coupeville, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation...

Lead Cook

  • Kenmore, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kenmore, WA
  • 7 hours 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...

Iron Skillet Cook

  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago

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

Lead Line Cook

  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Benefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino Include : FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable...

Cook 1

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 16 hours ago

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Dishwasher

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago

Aegis Living Rodgers Park is looking for a Dishwasher to assist the kitchen staff with quality cleanliness for our residents....

Demographic Data for Washington

Moving to Washington? Find some basic demographic data about Washington below.


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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
45.9%
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 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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