Kitchen Staff Jobs

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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Prep Cook

  • Dulles, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Great Pay $18.00 and up per hour (Depending on Experience) Full-time and Part-time positions available Great Benefits Referral Bonuses 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Great Advancement Opportunities...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Fishers, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 4 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Kitchen Helper

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas...

Cook

  • Concordia, KS
  • 4 hours ago
  • Concordia, KS
  • 4 hours ago

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

Line Cook- Lakeside Bar & Grill

  • Ardmore, OK
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ardmore, OK
  • 4 hours ago

Your dedication to excellence in food preparation and presentation will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences....

Preschool Cook

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4 hours ago

Preschool Cook Merryhill School (#1323), 7605 Grand Teton Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America Req #9397 Thursday, March 13, 2025 Spring Education Groups Early Childhood Education...

Dishwasher

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas...

Zion Mountain Ranch

Sous Chef

What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant....

MillerKnoll

Cook - Food Service

You'll work with the team to provide customers an excellent dining experience by contributing to food preparation, attention to detail, and ensuring freshness of products....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli Clerk - BOH

A little about us...... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Gresham, OR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 16 hours ago

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

Landscape Crew Member I

  • Adrian, OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • Adrian, OR
  • 18 hours ago

Details: $1,500 Hiring Bonus!! The Landscape Crew team member will maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls; trims bushes and...

Utility Worker

  • Ridgeland, SC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Ridgeland, SC
  • 18 hours ago

Details: The Tugger Operator is in charge of towing and emptying trash and cardboard carts as they fill through the shift. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For...

Deli Clerk

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 19 hours ago

Job Summary Sales Team Members have the opportunity to work in various departments throughout the store, including the deli, seafood, prepared foods and meat. These roles are part of a team that...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 hours ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

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...
On Staff: Combat Staff Masterclass
From a multipurpose tool and a traveling companion to a weapon used to conquer lands and hunting to feed our people, sticks are the foundation to humanity and all that is us.It is a shame to live...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs Nationwide

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 offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs
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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