Kitchen Staff Jobs in Northridge, 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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Food Service Utility (Part Time)

  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location: Southern California Hospital - 3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232. Note: online...

Line Cook

  • Valencia, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Valencia, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Compensation Range $17.25 - $22.25 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Dishwasher

  • Canoga Park, CA (3 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Canoga Park, CA (3 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Compensation Range $17.28 - $18.00 / Hour Overview Dishwashers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling, consistent hours Health benefits including medical,...

Prep Cook

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (8 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (8 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $20.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Food Service Assistant (McKinley Elementary .1250)

  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

hours per day (.1250 FTE) - Work hours: 11:30 am-12:30 pm LOCATION: McKinley Elementary School SALARY RANGE: 37 Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties related to food...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $20 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Part Time Kitchen Crew Member

  • South Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • South Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Maintain overall sanitation in food preparation areas and keep our kitchen clean. Prepare food consistently and to the customer's specifications....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Bakery looking for Baker/Pastry Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Renowned custom cake studio seeking experienced baker for our retail store in Santa Monica. Join our small, tight knit group of passionate artists as we create magnificent cakes & desserts for our...

Cook 4

  • Westlake Village, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Bakery Baker - Store #41 Full-Time

  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980, in Anaheim, CA and since then we have grown to 40+ stores in 4 counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Wolfgang Puck Catering We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position. Location: RAND - 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule:...

Cook

  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: One (1) year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment. High School Diploma/GED....

Cook in a Fabulous Community!

  • Agoura Hills, CA (13 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA (13 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description (This position will begin as Part Time but can escalate to Full Time quickly!) Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely...

Scratch Baker

  • Sunland, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunland, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in commercial/retail bread baking is necessary. Requires weekend work. You will be responsible for mixing, shaping and baking breads. We make sourdough and yeasted breads. Laminated...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Northridge, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Northridge, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Northridge, 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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