Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington, WV

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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The Kitchen Cook

  • Hurricane, WV (23 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hurricane, WV (23 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 4 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...

RMS Cook/Baker (6.5 hours per day)

  • Russell, KY (19 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Russell, KY (19 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 20 hours ago

TITLE: Cook REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager/Principal JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness....

CDC Asst Cook

  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 4 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and cleanup of daily means for the staff and children of the Child Development Center. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Overall...

Utility Worker Utility Worker

  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago

Utility Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Huntington, WV Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews...

Grill Cook Grill Cook

  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • South Point, OH (9 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Point, OH (9 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 5 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Cook

  • Wayne, WV (10 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wayne, WV (10 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG,...

Cook

  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 7 days ago

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can't hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you'll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic...

Crew Member

  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 7 days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Crew Member

  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 8 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 8 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Food Service Worker

  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ashland, KY (15 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 11 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Prepare foods and/or serve food and beverages to patients and customers. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils and collection of garbage. Perform cashier duties....

Crew Member - 0627

  • Hurricane, WV (23 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hurricane, WV (23 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 12 days ago

The pay for this position starts at $12.00/hour +Tips +Bonus Five Guys Burgers and Fries is interviewing for crew members. Ranked #1 burger in America not only for our delicious food but also for...

PR 1470365/Dishwasher

  • Huntington, WV (3 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (3 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because weve been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether youre looking for work, or...

Dishwasher - Huntington Chilis

  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 15 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 15 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook - Huntington Chili's

  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 16 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (7 miles from Huntington, WV)
  • 16 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Demographic Data for Huntington, WV

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington, WV

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 Huntington, WV offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Huntington, WV
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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