Kitchen Staff Jobs in Athens, GA

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

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 18 hours ago

Our franchise organization, Metro Corral Partners, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity,...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day 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,...

Cook

  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 2 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...

Server Assistant

  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago

HOSPITALITY STARTS HERE Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. Founded in 2009 by Steve...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Franklin Springs, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin Springs, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Emmanuel College We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. Address : 181 Spring Street, Franklin Springs, GA 30639 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Line Cook

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

Complies with company policies, procedures, equipment use and food preparation Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure efficient service Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation...

Prep Cook

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

Complies with company policies, procedures, equipment use and food preparation Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure efficient service Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation...

Breakfast Cook - Full Time/Part Time - 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

: []Benson's Hospitality Group hotels offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance +...

Cook - Full Time/Part Time - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

: []Benson's Hospitality Group hotels offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance +...

Baker

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 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...

Cook

  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago

PRN position, weekdays & weekdays. A Servsafe certification is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of professional kitchen experience is preferred. Applicant must have impeccable reliability and work...

Kitchen KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER - COOK

  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago

Position Details Posting Number: G/R13180P Working Title: Kitchen KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER - COOK Department: PSO-Cont Ed-Aux-Food Services About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in...

Food Service Worker I - Jekyll Island - Temporary

  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago

Position Details Posting Number: G/R25284P Working Title: Food Service Worker I - Jekyll Island - Temporary Department: CAES-Jekyll Island About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in...

Kitchen KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER - DISHWASHER

  • Athens, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 7 days ago

Position Details Posting Number: G/R12663P Working Title: Kitchen KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER - DISHWASHER Department: PSO-Cont Ed-Aux-Food Services About the University of Georgia: Since our founding...

Kitchen Team Member (Night Shift)

  • Bethlehem, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethlehem, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 8 days ago

At Chick-fil-A, the kitchen staff role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity....

Demographic Data for Athens, GA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Athens, GA

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 Athens, GA 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 Athens, GA
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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