Kitchen Staff Jobs in Iowa City, 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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Line Cook at Eastern Iowa Airport

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3 days ago

$18.00 / Hour Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediate Hiring Great Advancement Opportunities We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at our...

Cook

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 hours ago

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

Baker

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 1 day 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 (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IA (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 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 (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 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 (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Cook

  • Coralville, IA (4 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (4 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 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 (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Food Service Assistant -- Harding (13863)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Dishwasher (Kitchen Helper)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition Services is seeking a Dishwasher (Kitchen Helper) who, under direct supervision, performs routine cleaning and other duties in...

Team Member - Food Champion

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

Live MAS!... & Grow your Career at TACO BELL! "TOP FRANCHISE" 3 Years Running - Entrepreneur "100 Most Influential Companies" - Time Join one of the hottest global brands - with a top Franchisee -...

Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift

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

Line Cook

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

Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to direct, manage, hire and train kitchen staff, complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees as well...

Food Service Worker

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Working Conditions: The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity....

Cook

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The person in this position prepares nutritious, high quality meals...

Demographic Data for Iowa City, IA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Iowa City, IA

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 Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, 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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