Kitchen Staff Jobs in Colorado

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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Cook

  • Holyoke, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holyoke, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Food Service Worker

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

$15.00 / hour + tips Open Availability Free Employee Parking Full Benefits Full Time Employee Discounted Meal 401K with amazing company match Medical plan options for employees and their...

Kitchen Helper

  • Palisade, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Palisade, CO
  • 2 days ago

Role: Dishwasher Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas in a...

Cook 1 - Pantry/Prep (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook 2 - Line Cook - $1,500 RETENTION BONUS! (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 2 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Fast Food Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Employee Dining Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Employee Dining Room Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 16 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook Full - Time $1K Signing Bonus! - The Eddy Taproom & Hotel

  • Golden, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Overview The Line Cook will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving food while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and a sanitary environment in which to...

Production Cook

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Ensure that food is prepared in a timely manner, coordinating with other kitchen staff to meet service demands....

Pastry Cook

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Ensure that food is prepared in a timely manner, coordinating with other kitchen staff to meet service demands....

Sous Chef

  • Estes Park, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Estes Park, CO
  • 4 hours ago

The Stanley Hotel 333 Wonderview Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 202 Room Hotel Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Cook

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Opportunity: Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment....

Food Truck Cook - South Park Brewing

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 hours ago

South Park Brewing is looking for motivated cooks for our permanent food truck in Colorado Springs. Successful candidates must be passionate about delivering the best food consistently to our...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Colorado

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 Colorado offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Colorado
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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