Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hoover, AL

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- 5am Opening Shift

  • Hoover, AL
  • 29 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 29 days 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...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 45+ days 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...

Assistant Sous Chef

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 6 hours ago

Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day 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 wrapping,...

Grill Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

PM Kitchen Helper

  • Vestavia Hills, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL
  • 2 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The Kitchen Helper works...

Food Services - Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Culinary school experience High School Diploma Hot food preparation experience (i. e., restaurants, catering, office building cafes, etc.)...

Crew Member

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Baker

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Apply Today Hiring - Baker - up to $20 / hour Walk-in to interview with a manager daily from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We're located at 241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243. Why Culinary Dropout? Killer...

Food Service Worker

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 4 days ago

This position will also accurately and efficiently prepare and serve a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus as well as utilize a variety of food preparation...

Server Assistant

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Line Cook - Wildwood-Valenti

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 7 days 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...

Cook - Restaurant 200237 - 1801 Carolina Ave., Bessemer, AL 35020

  • Bessemer, AL (9 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (9 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager Department: Field Operations Job Objective : To prepare and cook food products as specified by the Manager in Charge of the Shift while adhering to...

Executive Chef

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing...

Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 9 days ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Demographic Data for Hoover, AL

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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...
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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...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hoover, AL

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 Hoover, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 in Hoover, AL
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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