Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mountain Brook, 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

  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, 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...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • moments ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • moments ago

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

Cook

  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Food Service Worker - UAB Highlands - Multiple Shifts

  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 18 hours ago

Compensation : Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.70 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave,...

Line Cook

  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 hours ago

Never wait for a paycheck again.Required skills and qualifications: Must have 1 or more years of experience as a Line Cook Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems and...

Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Cook Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Cooks have the option to explore...

Dishwasher

  • Pelham, AL (12 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pelham, AL (12 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Assistant Sous Chef

  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Homewood, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 2 days 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 (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 2 days 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 (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 3 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 (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Crew Member

  • Homewood, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 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 (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 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 (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 5 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...

Demographic Data for Mountain Brook, AL

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mountain Brook, 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 Mountain Brook, 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 Mountain Brook, 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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