Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alton, IL

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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Server Assistant

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Event Staff/Food Service When working in Event Staff or Food Service Position through Bluecrew, you may be expected to do any and all of the following: Working independently or in a team to cook,...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Fairview Heights, IL (24 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL (24 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER 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...

Crew Member

  • Fairview Heights, IL (24 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL (24 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 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...

Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher Monday - Friday Days!

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher Monday - Friday Days! (Pagedale MO) compensation: Cook $20 + per hour / Dishwasher $15 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: prep/line cook...

Cook/Kitchen Help

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Cook/Kitchen Help (St. Charles) compensation: TBD based on experience employment type: job title: Cook/Kitchen Help Small Bar and Grill Looking to hire an experienced cook/kitchen help Must be...

Cook - Restaurant 200515 - 1753 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63114

  • Overland, MO (20 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Overland, MO (20 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Location: Overland, US-MO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Cook - Restaurant 200515 - 1753 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63114 Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager Department: Field...

Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to communicate both written and verbally Ability to "prep" food products, using standardized food preparation techniques....

Steward (Full Time)

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards....

Sous Chef - Italian Cuisine

  • Clayton, MO (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clayton, MO (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Leading Kitchen Operations Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Assistant Sous Chef

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Banquet Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Pastry Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information Pay: $15.00/hour Job Number 24210508 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Marriott St. Louis Grand, 800 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States...

Dishwasher

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information Pay: $14.00/hour, Evening Shift Job Number 24199489 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Marriott St. Louis Grand, 800 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis,...

Restaurant Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Dietary Cook

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Cook Windsor Estates of St. Charles Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alton, IL

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 Alton, IL 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 Alton, IL
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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