Kitchen Staff Jobs in Coralville, 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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Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $14 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 - Weekend Availability

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $14 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Restaurant Crewmember - Dinner/Close Shift

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $14 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....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago

All Buffalo Wild Wings Jobs Kitchen Team Member - Full Time Buffalo Wild Wings - Coralville, IA Posted on 03/13/25 (Ref: IA00QvWtml) In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause...

Line Cook

  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago

All Buffalo Wild Wings Jobs Line Cook - Full Time Buffalo Wild Wings - Coralville, IA Posted on 03/13/25 (Ref: IAGQQfMlSO) In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start...

Cook

  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago

All Buffalo Wild Wings Jobs Cook - Full Time Buffalo Wild Wings - Coralville, IA Posted on 03/13/25 (Ref: IAaxqgsXQR) In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start...

Jimmy John's Crew Member

  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 1 day ago

This is a story about growing up but never getting old. Since day-one when our founder, Jimmy, opened his first Jimmy John's sandwich shop, we've had the determination and badassery to settle for...

Cook

  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Baker

  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (4 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Brueggers, weve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Mount Vernon, IA (17 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IA (17 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Cornell College - 600 First Street SW. Mount Vernon, IA 52314 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Night Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Bag Cook 3rd Shift Location: Kraft Heinz Cedar Rapids 4601 C Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Plant Overview: 3-Shift Operation Non- Union Facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members...

Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford's dishwashing procedure. Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide....

Cook

  • Coralville, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 5 days ago

Chicken Salad Chick Cook in Coralville , Iowa Prepare a variety of products including chicken salads, pimento cheese, side salads, soups, sauces, cookies, desserts, and other food products using a...

Floating Food Service Assistant -- Various Locations (13862)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 5 days ago

The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment....

Food Service Assistant -- Harding (13863)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (19 miles from Coralville, IA)
  • 5 days ago

The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment....

Demographic Data for Coralville, IA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Coralville, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Coralville, 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 Coralville, 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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