Kitchen Staff Jobs in Newport 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 (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (11 miles from Newport 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...

Kitchen Helper Needed $17.50/hr + Tips

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 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...

Meat/Clerk

  • Aliso Viejo, CA (6 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA (6 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Location: Aliso Viejo, 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...

Senior Deli Clerk

  • Corona, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Corona, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 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...

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

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 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,...

Cook I - Mosaic

  • Laguna Beach, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 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 (5 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (5 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 14 hours 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,...

Cook - Dietary

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Under general supervision prepares/serves quality food in appropriate quantities and in a timely manner for patients, employees, staff, and visitors in accordance with established recipes and...

Cook II (Pelican Grill)

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours 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....

Pastry Cook II

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Job Number 24210563 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 South Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach, California, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Cook I (Coliseum)

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Cook

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours 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....

Cook II (Cafeteria)

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours 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....

Cook I (Garde manger)

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $28.00/hour Job Number 24211251 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 South Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach, California,...

Demographic Data for Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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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