Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 - Candlewood Chilis

  • Lakewood, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Line Cook - Candlewood Chili's - Now Hiring Chili's 2 days ago Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide...

Line Cook - Immediate Opening

  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Line Cook - Immediate Opening Chili's Today 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...

Cook

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

TITLE Cook EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national...

Dinner Cook

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

All Disneyland Resort Jobs Dinner Cook - Full Time Disneyland Resort - Anaheim, CA Posted on 03/12/25 (Ref: CAA3SI2B6b) Are you ready to use your culinary skills in an innovative and fast-paced...

Meat Clerk

  • Placentia, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Placentia, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Meat Clerk Address: 1111 E Imperial Hwy Location: Placentia, CA, US, 92870 Store Number: 0135 Sponsorship: Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa...

Gardemanger Cook II

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare plate and platter presentations for banquets. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare ingredients for cooking,...

Line Cook - Yorba Linda Chili's

  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 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...

Cook

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Cook Join the kitchen staff in preparing and cooking food for our residents. Build positive relationships with residents, employees and coworkers....

Food Service Worker

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

variety of patient and non patient food service duties such as preparing and delivering patient trays, servicing the cafeteria, working on tray line, stocking storage areas, preparing nourishments, dishwashing...

Line Cook AOP

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas. Assist with all duties as assigned by Executive Sous Chef....

Steward

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Steward / Dishwasher at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Stewards...

Sous Chef

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring...

Part Time Prepared Foods Dishwasher

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Pantry Cook

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Cook / Kitchen Staff / Cooks - Start $25/hr + bonuses

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Cooks - Start $25/hr + Benefits Viaje - Now Hiring ***We are a E-Verify participant*** We are accepting applications for Kitchen Staff / Prep Cook / Line Cook positions We are looking for talented,...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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