Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Clarita, 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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Scratch Baker

  • Sunland, CA (20 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunland, CA (20 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Dishwasher (Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant)

  • North Hollywood, CA (24 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Hollywood, CA (24 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Dishwasher (Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant) We are looking for a Dishwasher to join our team at a busy breakfast and lunch restaurant! Requirements: Experience is a plus, but not...

Line Cook-4

  • Valencia, CA (2 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valencia, CA (2 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Club Location: Valencia Country Club - Valencia, CA Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are...

Gyu-Kaku Sherman Oaks NOW HIRING COOK!

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join an award-winning company! Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been awarded the prestigious Hot Concept Award and Restaurant Business Magazine's Future 50 (Fastest Growing Chain). With over 700...

Dishwasher

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $17.75 / 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...

Prep Cook

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $20.00 / 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...

Line Cook

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Northridge, CA (17 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northridge, CA (17 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day 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....

Restaurant Crew Member

  • North Hollywood, CA (23 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Hollywood, CA (23 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At MOD, we believe companies can and should be a source for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communities they serve. Our purpose is measured by the positive social impact we can...

Bakery assistant / kitchen assistant

  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Simi Valley Position: Full-Time / Part-Time (Dinner Shift) We are looking for an assistant with at least 2 years of experience to join our team at our meal prep kitchen Ideal candidates...

Cook

  • Sunland, CA (20 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunland, CA (20 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Breakfasts, sandwiches, pastas, meats, fish. Heavy lifting involved. So must be easily able to lift and move up to 50 lbs....

Restaurant Crew

  • Granada Hills, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Granada Hills, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago

NOTE Please apply in person at the address listed. This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the...

Looking for a dishwasher/food prep

  • Chatsworth, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chatsworth, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for one person to be a food prep and part-time dishwasher for our growing food program! Qualifications *Available on weekends* Be 18 years of age or older A current California Food...

Food Service Workers needed - Van Nuys

  • Van Nuys, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Completion of additional cleaning and dishwashing assignments Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs....

Demographic Data for Santa Clarita, CA

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