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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli BOH - PT

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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Meat Clerk - FT

Our Yorktown Heights, NY Store is seeking a FT Meat Clerk for its busy department. We also work weekends to take care of our customers, so bring your customer service skills and join our team...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Mozzarella Clerk (BOH)

We are actively seeking a Part-Time Mozzarella Clerk (BOH) for our Yorktown Heights, NY store. This position will be responsible for making fresh Mozzarella according to Uncle Giuseppes authentic...

The Fireplace Inn

Grill & Prep Cook

We are looking to hire a prep cook who is willing to learn what we do here in our kitchen and is reliable and hard working. The Fireplace Inn is a family owned business who has been in Old Town...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Universal Dining Worker

Universal Dining Worker Essential Responsibilities: Assist with basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and assembling sandwiches....

line cook

  • Marty's
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Marty's
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 7 hours ago

impeccable Utilize your degree in Culinary Arts to bring creativity to the kitchen Participate in menu planning and contribute new ideas Expertise in pasta, soup making, broiling, knife skills, fryer, sautéing...

Villa Valenti Pub

Line Cook / Pizza Maker

As a Line Cook / Pizza Maker with us, you'll be in charge of menu planning, pasta prep, knife skills, soup making, plate presentation, seafood dishes, broiling, sautéing, ensuring food quality, sauce...

Cornerstone Learning Centers

Childcare Cook

Early Childhood Cook/Dietary Aide Cornerstone Learning Center Olive Branch is a licensed childcare center seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide ! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated,...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Sous Chef

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #4 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Head Chef with daily...

Proprietors Bar & Table

Line Cook

The Proprietors Bar & Table is a seasonal restaurant in Nantucket, MA. We are seeking line cooks for our upcoming season beginning in mid-April 2025. We operate a fast-paced, focused kitchen that...

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....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

Team Management and Training Supervise and guide seafood kitchen staff, including seafood kitchen clerks....

Boise Co-op

Produce Clerk

Join the Boise Co-op Team as a Produce Clerk! Who We Are Since 1973, the Boise Co-op has been more than just a grocery store—we’re a community. With two store locations and three specialty shops...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Cook

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #5 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare meals for our...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli Clerk

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...

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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MIT OpenCourseWare
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...
FutureLearn
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...
FutureLearn
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...
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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
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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