Kitchen Staff Jobs in Thousand Oaks, 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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Event Services - Banquet Cook

  • Camarillo, CA (10 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Camarillo, CA (10 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Catering Banquet Cook Join Wedgewood Weddings as a Full-Time Banquet Cook – Weddings and Events Are you ready to create unforgettable culinary experiences at beautiful weddings and memorable...

Line Cook

  • Camarillo, CA (10 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camarillo, CA (10 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

un Line Cook (Camarillo) Hidden Cafe 795 Camarillo Springs Rd near Adhor Lane compensation: $20.00 start employment type: job title: Line Cook PT position for Line Cook at small breakfast and...

Dishwasher

  • Canoga Park, CA (17 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Canoga Park, CA (17 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 17 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,...

Line Cook

  • Canoga Park, CA (17 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Canoga Park, CA (17 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Compensation Range $18.00 - $23.00 / Hour Overview Line Cooks - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling, consistent hours Health benefits including medical,...

Cook 4

  • Westlake Village, CA (4 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (4 miles from Thousand Oaks, 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...

Cook in a Fabulous Community!

  • Agoura Hills, CA (8 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA (8 miles from Thousand Oaks, 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...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Prep Cook

  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $20.25 / 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...

Line Cook

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $17.25 - $21.50 / 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...

Dishwasher

  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $18.00 / 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...

Deli Clerk

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Introduction If you'd be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods...

Cook

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

K1 Speed is seeking motivated experienced line cooks who are team players. You must excel at multi-tasking with a great attitude, commitment, passion and have a solid work ethic. Applicants should...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Northridge, CA (20 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northridge, CA (20 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 2 days 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....

Bakery assistant / kitchen assistant

  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 days 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...

Restaurant Crew

  • Granada Hills, CA (24 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Granada Hills, CA (24 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 3 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...

Demographic Data for Thousand Oaks, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, 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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