Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Virginia

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

  • Fort Ashby, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Ashby, WV
  • 12 days ago

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

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Fort Ashby, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Ashby, WV
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Grill Cook

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 2 hours ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Weirton, WV
  • 17 hours ago
  • Weirton, WV
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Weirton, US-WV Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Bakery/Deli Clerk Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean...

Cook -- Dietary -- Women & Children's Hospital

  • Charleston, WV
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 22 hours ago

Job Summary The timely and effective preparation of foods for patients, employees and visitors to appropriate hospital standards. Responsibilities Accurately determine the quantities of food to...

Food Service Worker

  • Huntington, WV
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 23 hours ago

into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food...

Sous Chef

  • Elkins, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Elkins, WV
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities: Build positive interdepartmental relationships Supervise food preparation and kitchen staff Develop and implement menu items Plan and manage special events with F&B leadership...

Line Cook

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago

Benefits/Perks Weekly Pay : Get your earnings on a weekly basis. Competitive Wages : Earn more while doing what you love. Meal Discounts : Enjoy delicious food on and off the clock! Paid Vacation...

Manufacturing Facility Cook

  • Inwood, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV
  • 1 day ago

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

Grill Cook

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Wheeling, WV location for our higher education division....

Utility Worker/Dishwasher, Full-Time (University of Charleston)

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and dishwashing duties Perform other duties required as needed Preferred Qualifications: Previous dishwashing experience preferred Superior customer...

Food Service Worker, Full-Time (University of Charleston)

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The University of Charleston is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Food Service Worker. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one...

Cook II

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Cook II JobID: 45036 Position Type: Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks Date Posted: 6/12/2025 Location: McNinch Primary County:   Marshall County Schools  Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Cook II - Clay County High School

  • Clay, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Clay, WV
  • 1 day ago

Match food preparation tasks to kitchen equipment and utlize the equipment which most efficiently and safely completes the task....

Cook

  • Winfield, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Winfield, WV
  • 2 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Virginia

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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia
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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