Kitchen Staff Jobs in Inwood, 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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Cook - Great Shots

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Food Service Assistant / Cafeteria - Full Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Cook, Sanford Pentagon

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Cook - Blue Rock

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Anytime Crew Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (22 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (22 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Anytime Crew Member at Hart2Hart, Inc. DBA McDonalds. Start your career off right with a company that strives to make your work environment a positive experience with growth...

Food Service Assistant - PT

  • Lennox, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lennox, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Crew Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for the next ROCK STAR to join our family at Jimmy John's!!! Real people serving awesome sandwiches to real people in 30 seconds or less, and assisting in customers receiving...

Nutrition And Food Service Assistant - Part Time - Care Center

  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has...

Line Cook

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago

How you will provide our guests with an excellent culinary experience: Demonstrate a working knowledge of menus, recipes, food preparation and presentation; Prepare and cook food items for line and...

Food Service - Associate

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Food Service Associate Who are we: SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 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,...

Market Grille Cook

  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - 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...

Food Service Worker - 6 hrs. per day (start fall 2025)

  • Tea, SD (23 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tea, SD (23 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience Desired: One to three years quantity food preparation C....

Food Service Worker - 6.5 hrs. per day (fall 2025 start)

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience Desired: One to three years quantity food preparation C....

Noodles Restaurant Cook

  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (20 miles from Inwood, IA)
  • 5 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

Demographic Data for Inwood, IA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Inwood, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Inwood, IA 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 Inwood, 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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