Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lakeland, 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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Crew Member

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 16 hours 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...

Experience Cooks and Dishwashers

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Our franchise organization, Golden Corral in Lakeland, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! Golden Corral restaurants are currently accepting applications for the...

Restaurant Kitchen Team Member

  • Winter Haven, FL (7 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winter Haven, FL (7 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Our franchise organization, Guyer Corral Ventures, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! Golden Corral restaurants are currently accepting...

Dishwasher

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Dishwashing is an integral part of this position. Cleanliness: Provides clean, sparkling silverware and dishes to the guest....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Winter Haven, FL (7 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winter Haven, FL (7 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Our franchise organization, Guyer Corral Ventures, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 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

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals. Provide a high level of customer service. Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied...

Banquet Cook 1

  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Banquet Cook 1 Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,887 current hospitality jobs what where Banquet Cook 1 Omni Orlando...

Cook I Banquets

  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards. Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls. Understands, follows and maintains all standardized recipes....

Cook

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Kitchen help

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

un Kitchen help (Lakeland) Pho Tan (Vietnamese Restaurant) image 1 of 1 2920 S near Combee Rd compensation: $170 per day employment type: experience level: no experience required job title:...

Head Baker

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

TITLE: Head Baker REPORTS TO: Bakery Manager/Lead Operator Position Summary: The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our...

Restaurant Crew

  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

Dishwasher

  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Dishwasher Job Description Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text...

Cook I (Addictions Services)

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Maintains safe and healthy food preparation environment through compliance with "Food Safety Code of Practice" standards....

Demographic Data for Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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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