Kitchen Staff Jobs in Desert Hot Springs, 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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Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Pastry Chef

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Cook

  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Indio, CA (24 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $20 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Preparation, Cook,

  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (6 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Preparation, Cook, (Palm Springs CA.) 555 south sun rise way unit #103 near ramon compensation: 16.50 employment type: job title: Preparation, Cook, Prepare, Cook, EXPERIENCE with 3 years or more...

Meat Clerk

  • Yucca Valley, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yucca Valley, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Meat Clerk Address: 58060 29 Palms Hwy Location: Yucca Valley, CA, US, 92284 Store Number: 0120 Sponsorship: Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require...

Crew Member

  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Dishwasher is responsible for duties such as dishes, cleanliness of the kitchen, food preparation, organization, sanitation, and production of food items, as well as closing and storage...

Pastry Cook II

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Mid-Level Job Number 24215447 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage, California, United...

Cook I

  • Indian Wells, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indian Wells, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Senior Sous Chef

  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Dishwasher Part-Time Acrisure Arena

  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Service Deli Clerk

  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Service Deli Clerk Address: 78210 Varner Road Location: Palm Desert, CA, US, 92211 Store Number: 0181 Sponsorship: Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will...

Baker

  • Yucca Valley, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yucca Valley, CA (14 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Sous Chef

  • Indian Wells, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indian Wells, CA (21 miles from Desert Hot Springs, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Assists with training, assigning duties and supervision of the kitchen staff during the preparation, cooking and garnishment of food items....

Demographic Data for Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs, 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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