Kitchen Staff Jobs in Traer, 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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14 & 15 yr old - Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (19 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA (19 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 hours ago

14 & 15 yr OLD - CREW TEAM MEMBER - You dont want to work just any place, and you dont want to work just any time. Maybe its weekdays after school. Maybe its weekends. Whatever it is, you want to...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, 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,...

Restaurant Crewmember - Morning & Lunch Shift

  • Cedar Falls, IA (21 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (21 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 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....

Brew Brothers Cook II

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Brew Brothers Cook I

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Brew Brothers Cook III

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 4 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Cook

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Team Crew Member

  • Cedar Falls, IA (21 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (21 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago

REPORTS TO: General Manager/Assistant Manager/Shift Leader Position Summary Statement: The line positions are critical to the daily success of the restaurant. Part of our mission is to serve...

Closing Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (17 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Closing Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit you....

Lead Cook

  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 9 days ago

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS! Benefits & Perks: Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop Immediate Family Members are also eligible Competitive Pay with Service Award...

Cook

  • Tama, IA (20 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tama, IA (20 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Shift Differential: For hours worked 4pm - 12 am ($.50/hour) or 12am - 8am ($1.00/hour) Full-time opportunities available! Full-time positions offer generous benefit package including Health Plan...

Lucky's Cook

  • Tama, IA (20 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tama, IA (20 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Starting Pay Rate: Shift Differential: For hours worked 4pm - 12 am ($.50/hour) or 12am - 8am ($1.00/hour) Full-time opportunities available! Full-time positions offer generous benefit package...

Jimmy John's Crew Member

  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 13 days 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...

Baker

  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 14 days ago

Baker Bakers are responsible for delivering great guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality standards, and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean environment....

Cook 1 - Iowa Veterans Home

  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA (24 miles from Traer, IA)
  • 14 days ago

The Iowa Veterans Home is now accepting applications to fill Cook 1 positions. This position will serve as the backup to the Cook 2. The successful candidate will cut, chop, dice and prepare food...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Traer, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Traer, 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 Traer, 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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