Kitchen Staff Jobs in Goleta, 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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Cook - Full Time, Seasonal

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You would be handling food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards....

Validation Ale and Validation Annex hiring for BOH

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

preparation on shift Ability to follow the leadership of the lead Chef Food Safety Certification and ability to maintain protocols Ability to maintain the daily and weekly cleaning schedule Be on time...

Dishwasher

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

NOW HIRING! Dishwashers receive an average of $2.00 more per hour with tips! Who We Are: For over 40 years, Islands has provided guests with craveable bites and great service. Our fresh cut fries,...

Restaurant Cook Needed Downtown VTA

  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Cook Needed Downtown VTA (Ventura) BellRinger Brew Co Main St near Oak St compensation: $18/hr employment type: job title: Restaurant Cook BellRinger Brew Co is looking for restaurant...

Food Service - Assistant Manager

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Works closely with Chefs, Cooks, Servers, and Food Service cashier to establish teamwork between the kitchen staff and Servers/Cashiers to ensure customers are being served in a timely manner....

Cook- Part Time Tues/Wed 11:30am-6:30pm

  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Cypress Place - Ventura, CA Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Cook- Part Time Tues/Wed 11:30am-6:30pm Meridian Senior Living believes that...

Cook-Full Time Wed-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm

  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Cypress Place - Ventura, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Cook-Full Time Wed-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm Meridian Senior Living believes that...

AM Baker/Panadero Starting at $22+/hr DOE plus tips

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We at Bettina and our new restaurant Tina's about to open in Carpinteria are currently looking to hire a talented AM Baker to join our team. Candidate should have experience mixing, shaping, and...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA (8 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montecito, CA (8 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something...

The Revere Room - Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA (8 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montecito, CA (8 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something...

Meat - Clerk

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Meat Clerk Department: Meat Reports To: Meat Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Meat Clerk obtains or prepares food items requested by customers...

Senior Sous Chef

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Santa Ynez, CA (21 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Ynez, CA (21 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Oversees food preparation and portion control in each restaurant outlet. Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, and seafood using different cooking techniques, and according to standard procedures....

Restaurant Cook Needed Downtown VTA

  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ventura, CA (24 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

BellRinger Brew Co is looking for restaurant cooks that are reliable and able to follow many different recipes for different food styles. The restaurant serves high quality American comfort food.

Utility / Dishwasher

  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA (4 miles from Goleta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Handle F&B deliveries and re-stock/store food products according to first in/first out guidelines. with basic food preparation when all other work is done....

Demographic Data for Goleta, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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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