Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesa, AZ

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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Restaurant Utility Worker

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

$22.05 / hr Full Time 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Referral Bonuses Employer Pays 95% of Benefits Career development and opportunities for advancement SSP America operates several restaurants throughout...

Food Service Cook

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

$24.05 / hr Full Time 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Referral Bonuses Employer Pays 95% of Benefits Career development and opportunities for advancement We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at...

Sous Chef

  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating. Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards....

Grill Cook

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 hours 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....

Cook - Dennys

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 4 hours ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: job posting is for employment at an independently owned andoperated franchisee of Dennys.**COOK**A Cook at Dennys is the maestro of the...

Seeking Food Service Worker Dishwasher Fri & Sat

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 4 hours ago

Seeking Food Service Worker Dishwasher Fri & Sat compensation: $20/ hour Food truck promotion is seeking an assistant for a concert event on Friday and Saturday at Sloan Park. You will help with...

Kitchen Staff

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Kitchen Staff (East Mesa) Mesa Market Place Swapmeet 10550 East Baseline Road near Signal Butte compensation: Friday Saturday Sunday morning Kitchen Staff, fry or Grill Cook Experience a Plus 30 Hrs...

Dishwasher

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 hours ago

Dishwasher Earning Potential: $15.50 - $18.00/hour Snooze Who are we? Morning people! Yes, we are those people. W e are a full-service breakfast restaurant, and we want each morning to feel like...

Line Cook

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 hours ago

$24.05/hr Full Time 2 Weeks Paid Vacation? Referral Bonuses Employer Pays 95% of Benefits Career development and opportunities for advancement We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at our...

Dishwasher - Desert Diamond Arena

  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 7 hours ago

Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards....

Prep Cook - Desert Diamond Arena

  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Prep Cook Pay Range: $18/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1417197. The...

Crew Member

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours 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...

Cook

  • Queen Creek, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 8 hours ago

Supports all kitchen teammates - particularly with dishwashing tasks - because "everyone's job is everyone's job." Reports any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries....

Senior Deli Clerk

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 8 hours ago

Job Introduction If you enjoy having a high level of responsibility and are committed to providing excellent customer experience, consider applying for the position of Senior Deli Clerk. As one of...

Line Cook

  • Chandler, AZ (8 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chandler, AZ (8 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 9 hours ago

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesa, AZ

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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ
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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