Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clive, IA

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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Food Service Associate-Gateway Cafe-Methodist

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 hour ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our...

Line Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 9 hours ago

Compensation Range $19.50 - $22.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Johnston, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Johnston, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 10 hours 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...

Part Time Cook-Main Kitchen-Methodist

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities Wanted: This top quality hospitality minded associate with exceptional team initiative will work with Host/Hostess, patient room service operators, dietary staff, other culinary staff...

Grill Cook

  • Indianola, IA (23 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Indianola, IA (23 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 15 hours ago

Location Name: SIMPSON COLLEGE - 10395006 Location ID: 10395006 Grill Cook Location: SIMPSON COLLEGE - 10395006 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided...

Dishwasher Food Service Associate

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 21 hours ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hot and cold food production for retail sales. Sliced fruit, vegetables, desserts, meats for retail production and sales. Sets...

Day Line Cook - Skip's Restaurant

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 21 hours ago

Skip's Restaurant (4000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines) is hiring an experienced day line/prep cook. Grill and/or experience in a fine dining restaurant is required. We have 3-4 shifts available weekly....

Prep/Grill Line Cook

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 22 hours ago

This Job Includes, but is not limited to; - Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary items - Preparing food for service - Cooking menu items in cooperation with the all kitchen staff - Maintaining...

Cook-Main Kitchen-Lutheran

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our...

Part Time Cook-Main Kitchen-Methodist West

  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Wanted: This top quality hospitality minded associate with exceptional team initiative will work with Host/Hostess, patient room service operators, dietary staff, other culinary staff...

Food Service Assistant, LTC - Part-time

  • Indianola, IA (23 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianola, IA (23 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Line Cook - Ankeny Chili's

  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ankeny, IA (13 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (9 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with kitchen team members to coordinate food preparation and order execution. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including washing dishes and equipment....

Market Grille Cook

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Line Cook - PM Shift - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Full Time - PM Shift $18/hr, Free Parking, Daily Pay available, Free Shift Meals, PTO and Insurance at 90 days! A Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clive, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Clive, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Clive, IA
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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