Kitchen Staff Jobs in Destin, FL

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

  • Santa Rosa Beach, FL (20 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa Beach, FL (20 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 5 hours ago

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Line Cook. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on...

Full Time Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

  • Destin, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Dishwasher - Emeril's Coastal

  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Our dishwashers not only wash dishes, pots and pans, but also ensure that the kitchen staff is well stocked with cooking equipment and that the service staff always has the clean and sanitary small...

Line Cook (Emeril's Coastal)

  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Now paying $500 signing bonus for all cooks! In addition to top wages, we also offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and AFLAC supplemental policies. At Emeril's we...

Line Cook

  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (8 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Preparation Ability to Follow Strict Recipes Quality Control Work Ethic Read more...

Dishwasher

  • Niceville, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Niceville, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL - 73115001 Location ID: 73115001 Dishwasher Location: TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL - 73115001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - varying shifts (open availability preferred)....

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER - 83225001 Location ID: 83225001 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER - 83225001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Dishwasher/Utility

  • Destin, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 5 days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Dishwasher/Utility Employee plays an essential role in ensuring a smooth, efficient and guest-ready operation by meeting high-volume dishwashing demands and maintaining...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 6 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Prep Cook

  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Are you ready for the best job you've ever had? Since Ruth's Chris was founded in 1965, the most...

Dishwasher

  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Are you ready for the best job you've ever had? Since Ruth's Chris was founded in 1965, the most...

Grill/Broiler Cook

  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago

dishes Passionately prepare food products, to include all meats, poultry, and seafood items, as determined by recipe, technique, and procedure Assists the side cook and other kitchen personnel in food...

Line Cook

  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Destin, FL
  • 6 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Are you ready for the best job you've ever had? Since Ruth's Chris was founded in 1965, the most...

Dishwasher

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 6 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Cook 1

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (10 miles from Destin, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Walton Beach 1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy Hwy 98EFort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Overview The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service...

Demographic Data for Destin, FL

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Destin, FL

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 Destin, FL 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 Destin, FL
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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