Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bell Gardens, CA

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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The Position Responsible for assisting Kitchen Operations Manager with meal planning, food preparation and kitchen and dining room set up and clean-up and working collaboratively with the kitchen team...

Sous Chef / Part-Time

  • Garden Grove, CA (20 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (20 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, activities, parties, special events, marketing, etc....

Dishwasher / Part-Time

  • Garden Grove, CA (20 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (20 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Dishwasher / Part-Time Department:Culinary Location:Garden Grove, CA Dishwasher Part-Time / 11AM - 7PM $16.50 - $17.00 Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove is a premier senior living community situated on...

Dishwasher

  • San Gabriel, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Gabriel, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Dishwasher Department:Culinary Location:San Gabriel, CA Position: Dishwasher Friday and Saturday Pay Range: $17.50/- IVY Park at San Marino is a premier senior living community situated on a...

Grill Cook

  • Huntington Beach, CA (22 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (22 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 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 thats been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Cook

  • Buena Park, CA (14 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Buena Park, CA (14 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Ability to adhere to recipes, food preparation instructions, and production guidelines. Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English in a manner sufficient for effective communication....

Cook

  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Collaborate with kitchen team members to coordinate food preparation and order execution. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including washing dishes and equipment....

Cook

  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 6 hours 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...

Pasta e Pasta Cerritos seeking Kitchen staff.

  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Hot spot in City of Cerritos Italian restaurant "PASTA e PASTA" seeking Kitchen staff. Application will be accepted only by email with resume. no phone please....

Pasta e Pasta Cerritos seeking Dishwasher $18 plus tip .

  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cerritos, CA (10 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Hot spot in City of Cerritos. seeking Dishwasher. Application will be accepted only by email with resume. no phone please. Authentic Italian restaurant "Trattoria Pizzeria Allegro "which has 30...

Pizzeria Prep Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Looking for a Prep cook 3-4 Days a week. 6AM-2PM OR 7AM-3PM Job Duties: Cut Vegetables Make Sauces Slice Deli meats Make Bread MUST HAVES: GOOD KNIFE SKILLS KNOW HOW TO USE MEAT SLICER BONUS...

Forage Restaurant Seeking Full Time LEAD LINE COOK $24/hour

  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Forage restaurant is a fast paced high volume neighborhood restaurant. We are currently looking for a full time AM LEAD LINE COOK (40 hours per week 7:00 am 4pm). Candidate should have experience...

Experienced Line Cook and DISHWASHER for Mexican Restaurant

  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

CASA MARTIN (1251 3RD ST PROMENADE SANTA MONICA CA 90401) is a full service restaurant looking for experienced line cooks for day shifts and night shifts (Full or part-time). Must have 2 years...

Line Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (3 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Elf Cafe Echo Park is seeking a talented hardworking line cook. We cook m editerranean inspired dishes, in a small intimate space. Full time. 7am...

Kitchen Helper

  • Pasadena, CA (11 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (11 miles from Bell Gardens, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Kitchen $17.50/hr+Tips (Pasadena) Vietnamese pho restaurant Kitchen Hepler: Positive working attitude is required. Included dish wash $17.50/hr + Tips Part time Available hours Mon Wednesday-...

Demographic Data for Bell Gardens, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bell Gardens, CA

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 Bell Gardens, CA 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 Bell Gardens, CA
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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