Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shepherdstown, 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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Cook

  • Martinsburg, WV (8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 18 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV (8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 18 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Cook

  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Crew Member

  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 10 hours ago

Established in 2021, Flynn Wendys has swiftly become a key player within the Flynn Group, owning and operating over 190 Wendys restaurants across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,...

#2051 Cook III Central Kitchen Hancock County Schools

  • Hancock, WV (22 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hancock, WV (22 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day ago

#2051 COOK III CENTRAL KITCHEN HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS JobID: 45470 Position Type: Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks Date Posted: 6/12/2025 Location: Food Service/Central Kitchen County:   Hancock...

Dishwasher - Martinsburg Chili's

  • Martinsburg, WV (8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinsburg, WV (8 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day 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...

Djs Facility Cook I

  • Sabillasville, MD (24 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sabillasville, MD (24 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 1 day ago

DJS FACILITY COOK I Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENTDJS Western Md Children's Ctr DATE OPENED6/10/2025 3:25:00 PM FILING DEADLINE6/24/2025 11:59:00 PM SALARY$50,565.00 - $80,884.00/year EMPLOYMENT...

Cook

  • Dulles, VA (7 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dulles, VA (7 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 2 days ago

Ensures food preparation and delivery standards are met for banquet events and all outlets including restaurant, room service, concierge, and a la carte service....

Manufacturing Facility Cook

  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in food preparation and cooking. Knowledge of cleaning and hospitality standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong customer service skills. Experience in hospitality....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (13 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 3 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...

Cook

  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 4 days ago

Proficiency in food preparation and cooking. Knowledge of cleaning and hospitality standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong customer service skills. Experience in hospitality....

Lead Line Cook

  • Lovettsville, VA (15 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lovettsville, VA (15 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 5 days ago

This position requires the candidate be proficient and willing to learn all types of food preparation. Maintains a positive and professional approach with entire staff....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Dulles, VA (7 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dulles, VA (7 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 5 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Country Pride Cook

  • Greencastle, PA (24 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 6 days ago
  • Greencastle, PA (24 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 6 days ago

There's 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...

Senior Cook

  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 6 days ago
  • Inwood, WV (11 miles from Shepherdstown, WV)
  • 6 days ago

Location Name: P&G TABLER, INWOOD - 78126020 Location ID: 78126020 Senior Cook Location: P&G TABLER, INWOOD - 78126020 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred)....

Demographic Data for Shepherdstown, WV

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shepherdstown, WV

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Shepherdstown, WV 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 Shepherdstown, 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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