Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington Beach, 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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Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

Cook/Prep Hiring

  • La Mirada, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • La Mirada, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Hello! somethin' La Mirada restaurant is hiring! Join our team. Open positions : -Cook/Prep Responsibilities -Busy kitchen setting experience is a Plus! -Food Prep and maintain kitchen following...

Dishwasher

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $26.15/hour, Full time, Open Availability required Job Number 25066601 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Marriott Irvine Spectrum, 7905 Irvine Center...

Kitchen Helper

  • Huntington Park, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

We need someone who will help in the kitchen when it's busy and if you have wok experience even better will also be completing tasks like kitchen prep etc.

Grill Cook

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 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....

Meat/Clerk

  • Hawthorne, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Hawthorne, US-CA Rate: 18.735 Type: Permanent MEAT/CLERK Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core...

Cook- Bel Vista Health care

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared...

Cafeteria Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Cafeteria Cook Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,775 current hospitality jobs what where Cafeteria Cook The Aster 1717...

Kitchen Helper Needed $17.50/hr + Tips

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Noodles 3825 Alton Pkwy compensation: $17.50/hr + Tips employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Kitchen helper Must work weekends 5 days a week Must be willing to cook on the line/dishwash...

Pastry - Pastry Sous Chef / Baker

  • Redondo Beach, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We are thrilled to present an enticing opportunity for a Pastry Sous Chef / Baker to join our esteemed DO&CO Family in Redondo Beach, CA. For those unfamiliar with us: At DO&CO, we are dedicated...

Per Diem Cook, MC Irvine- Culinary & Nutrition Services- Day Shift

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,...

Steward/Dishwasher - Part Time ($25.25/hr)

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest....

Cook I - Mosaic

  • Laguna Beach, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Your Journey Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations Assist...

Cook / Kitchen Staff / Cooks - Start $25/hr + tips + benefits

  • Laguna Hills, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Cooks - Start $25/hr + Benefits Baja Fish Tacos - Now Hiring We are accepting applications for Kitchen Staff!...

Seasonal Server Assistant ($17/hr)

  • Newport Beach, CA (12 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (12 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Find your place at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach\: At Hyatt, the core of our purpose is, to care for people, so that they can be their best. Join a family that values respect, integrity, wellbeing,...

Demographic Data for Huntington Beach, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
In this course students will visit the past through cookbooks to learn about what foodstuffs and technologies were available and when, and how religious and nutritional concerns dictated what was...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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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