Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aurora, CO

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.

1-15 of 455 Jobs

Cook

  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 5 days ago

The Cook at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver South Park Meadows is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to...

Head Baker - Full Time - Safeway 1248 (Union) DNV

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

PURPOSE: As a Head Baker, no one day is ever the same at Albertsons Safeway. In our Bakery where delicious breads, cookies and pastries, fancy desserts are made and cakes are decorated, you can...

Dishwasher

  • Littleton, CO (12 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO (12 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

highest safety standards and follows all protocols to keep our teams and guests healthy - is knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures Cleans, preps, organizes and maintains kitchen and dishwashing...

Prep Cook

  • Lone Tree, CO (15 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO (15 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Compensation Range $18.50 - $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

  • Lone Tree, CO (15 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO (15 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Compensation Range $18.00 - $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...

Baker

  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have experience and enjoy working in a kitchen environment. This individual must have attention to detail and have the ability to work with little supervision but still...

Cook Panda Express @ Denver International Airport

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Required Skills: Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills; Must be able to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment....

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Wheat Ridge, CO (13 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (13 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $16.25 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...

Cook - Morning Shift

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $19 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Centennial, CO (9 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Centennial, CO (9 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 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...

Cook - Food & Nutrition Services

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of food preparation techniques. Ability to read and follow recipes....

Line Cook

  • Sheridan, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sheridan, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Do you love to cook but have no quality of life? We are the company to work for! Come join our growing team and company! Earn a $500.00 Sign on bonus. Limited time offer, Apply Today! APEX...

Prep Cook

  • Sheridan, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sheridan, CO (10 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago

staff....

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Ted's Montana Grill Inc Line Cook/ Prep Cook in Denver , Colorado Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While we're Premium, Polished and...

Porter - Utility Worker

  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (2 miles from Aurora, CO)
  • 1 day ago

OTG Porter - Utility Worker in Denver , Colorado YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING: Join OTG as a Porter now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique...

Demographic Data for Aurora, CO

Moving to Aurora, CO? Find some basic demographic data about Aurora, CO below.


Local
National
459,022
8,333
Large

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aurora, CO

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 Aurora, CO 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 Aurora, CO
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Kitchen Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »