Kitchen Staff Jobs in Iowa

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...

Line Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 7 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

  • Davenport, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 7 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 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...

Cook/ Culinary Assistant

  • Newton, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newton, IA
  • 7 hours ago

Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents. Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department. Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms....

Cook (Guy Fieri's Kitchen & Bar, Harrah's)

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels. We also...

Cook - Temporary

  • Cherokee, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cherokee, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service, including the principles of food sanitation....

Grill Cook

  • Indianola, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Indianola, IA
  • 12 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...

Cook 1 - Iowa Veterans Home

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 13 hours 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Independence, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Independence, IA
  • 13 hours ago

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI). This is a full-time position with a...

Dishwasher Food Service Associate

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 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....

Breakfast Cook

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 18 hours 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...

Meat Clerk

  • Davenport, IA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 19 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 19 hours 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...

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Iowa

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 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
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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