Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gainesville, 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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Grill Cook

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 hours ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Restaurant Crewmember - Nights/Weekends

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay: $15 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....

Cook I Dietary General I Varies I Full Time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Prepares and cooks food as assigned utilizing standardized issues from Ingredient Control. Handles and prepares food in accordance with established sanitary and safety regulations....

Cashier (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Cashier (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

preparation and cooking equipment Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs Prepare and cook food items according to company standards Accurately assemble...

Cook - Restaurant Crew Member

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

preparation and cooking equipment Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs Prepare and cook food items according to company standards Accurately assemble...

Sous Chef

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Sous Chef oversees the cooks and is responsible for food preparation of the food service operation including quality/taste food being delivered to patients...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 9 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,...

Baker (Full Time)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago

Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment....

Baker (Full Time)

  • Gainesville, FL (2 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (2 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 16 days ago

Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment....

Line Cook

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 19 days ago

Benefits/Perks Weekly Pay : Get your earnings on a weekly basis. Competitive Wages : Earn more while doing what you love. Meal Discounts : Enjoy delicious food on and off the clock! Paid Vacation...

Deli Clerk

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

KFC Cook

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

We offer early wage access through Tapcheck so you can cash out on your wages before payday!** At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days 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...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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