Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pleasanton, 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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Line Cook - Antioch Chili's

  • Antioch, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Antioch, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Skills and Qualifications: Basic knife skills and a strong understanding of fundamental food preparation techniques. Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately....

Dishwasher, Food & Beverage

  • Brentwood, CA (18 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brentwood, CA (18 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Keep dishwashing area clean and orderly; understand the importance of food safety and sanitation in the dishwashing process....

Sous Chef

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Cook

  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

What We Look For... We are looking for a line cook to be part of a first-class culinary team that prepares and presents food to the standards and expectations of the restaurant and banquets. The...

Food Service Worker (6 hours)

  • Mountain House, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mountain House, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Required Attachments for External Applicants: -Resume -Letter of interest 1 Professional Reference Required Attachments for Internal Applicants: -Letter of Interest Requirements / Qualifications...

Classified: Food Service Worker - Williams Middle School, Job #3079, Bilingual preferred, not required

  • Tracy, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Minimum Requirements: -Completed Edjoin Application. -Must pass District's Food Service Worker exam. If selected, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to complete the exam. Applicants...

Classified: Food Service Worker - Kimball High School, Job #3078, Bilingual preferred, not required

  • Tracy, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Tracy Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Minimum Requirements:-Completed Edjoin Application.-Must pass District's Food Service Worker exam. If selected, you will be...

On Call Cook

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 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...

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

  • Lafayette, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lafayette, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs all functions relating to preparation, counter service, and stocking of product. Decorates and finishes cakes and pies. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Sous Chef - Havana Walnut Creek

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

staff on cleanliness, safety, and proper cooking methods Make sure all cooks follow recipes and present dishes correctly Daily Management: Work around 50 hours per week Check all food deliveries: timing...

Food Service Worker IV Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM PST JOB PURPOSE: Employees at this classification carry out a variety of food preparation and/or catering tasks including cooking a variety of hot foods, sauces...

Line cook

  • Danville, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Line cook (danville / san ramon) Santorini Restaurant 105A Town And Country Drive compensation: $21-$23 per hour employment type: job title: Line cook We need someone to have experience with...

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus), Part-Time (Terra State)

  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus), Part-Time (Terra State) AVI Foodsystems Inc Fremont, OH (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details Are you a current student at(Terra State Community College)looking...

Demographic Data for Pleasanton, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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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