Kitchen Staff Jobs in Racine, WI

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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Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • New Berlin, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Berlin, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Cook

  • Racine, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 3 hours ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Cook

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Title: Cook Location: Eastcastle Place Salary: $18.00/ hour (negotiable based on experience) | Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt Schedule: 11:30 am...

Crew Member

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 15 hours ago

? Join Our Jersey Mike's Family - Where the Right People Are Our Greatest Asset!? Giving Making a Difference in Someone's Life If you believe in: Serving customers high-quality, personalized subs...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee 2701 South Chase Avenue (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Maintenance Utility Worker

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Description OVERVIEW: The Bilingual Utility Worker performs various functions to ensure the smooth running of the production room. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS: Perform manual/physical...

Dishwasher

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Delaware North at American Family Field One Brewers Way Milwaukee, WI 53214 Regional Office Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Line Cook

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

The Iron Horse Hotel 500 W Florida St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Hotel Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Description We...

Cook Assistant/Line The King and I Sign-on bonus

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

The King and I restaurant is searching for a professional, punctual and responsible person who is able to handle high volume business. This is a great opportunity to start a culinary career, while...

Cook

  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques. Work various cook positions throughout the kitchen. Store food properly and safely....

Prepared Foods Kitchen Staff

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Sous Chef - Luxe Golf Bays

  • Franklin, WI (15 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (15 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: + Support and lead the kitchen team during service + Supervise and coordinate food preparation and production + Uphold food safety and sanitation standards + Assist in menu development...

Supv, Boh Lead

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Culinary Supervisor Pay Range: $23/hr. - $25/hr. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

TouchPoint + We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. + Address: St Francis Hospital - 3237 South 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Note: online applications accepted...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Oak Creek, WI (12 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (12 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Demographic Data for Racine, WI

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Racine, WI

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 Racine, WI 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 Racine, WI
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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