Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, 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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Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

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

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Dishwasher (Part Time)

  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Crew Member-Destin

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

preparation, and storage units Employment StandardsKnowledge- Knowledge of computers and/or cash register systems helpfulSkills/Traits- Good communications skills- Strong interpersonal skills- Team...

Crew Member / Prep - Morning Shift

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

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Cook

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

_POSITION SUMMARY:_** The Cook ensures all guests receive the highest quality food items served from an immaculate kitchen in a timely manner. **_ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:_** + Prepares menu items as...

Food Service Worker

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Location Name: FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER - 83225001 Location ID: 83225001 Food Service Worker Location: FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER - 83225001 Workdays/shifts : Mornings and...

Kitchen Steward

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work...

Cook I

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen. High school diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field preferred....

Baker

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

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn...

Baker

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

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following...

Dishwasher/Utility

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

Crew Member

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Responsibilities Enthusiastically greet all guests with a hearty "Welcome to Moe's" when they enter the restaurant Providing prompt, efficient,...

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Line Cook

  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Line Cook Job Description Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text HELP...

Cashier/Food Service Worker-FWB Med Ctr

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 13 days ago

$15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $12.48 - $14.48 Per hour Cashier/Food Service Worker-FWB Med Ctr...

Baker

  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Dunkin Donuts is looking for hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated Overnight Baker to join our team! Do you have a love for baking? Do you love donuts? It's time you worked for someone who will...

Demographic Data for Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 Fort Walton Beach, 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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