Kitchen Staff Jobs in Manhattan, KS

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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Food Service Assistant - PRN - Various Shifts

  • Wamego, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wamego, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address : Via Christi Village Manhattan - 2800 Willow Grove Road, Manhattan, KS 66502 Note: online applications...

Food Service Worker - Burger King

  • Fort Riley, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Riley, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 6 days ago

H-... Food Service Worker - Burger King United States - Kansas - Fort Riley Intermittent Job Description As a Food Service Worker at Burger King, you'll be responsible for preparing flavorful,...

Dietary Cook

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 12 days ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc. Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets to the Director of Food Services....

Crew Member

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 15 days ago

You can gain experience in all aspects of restaurant operations from customer service to food preparation and cash handling....

Crew Member

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 15 days ago

“You are applying for work with Papa Murphy’s Midwest, a franchisee of Papa Murphy’s, not Papa Murphy’s International, Inc., or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only...

Line Cook - Manhattan-Hielan

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 21 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 45+ days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Crew Member

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Overview A Dunkin Restaurant Team Member is generally responsible for preparing food and beverages according to Dunkin Brands operational standards, providing guests with great service and...

Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Starting hiring pay: $15 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

  • Wamego, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wamego, KS (14 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 90+ days ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report...

Line Cook

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago

The line cook duties include: Maintains food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils; Manages sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; Reads food orders and/or receives verbal...

Prep Cook

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago

and manager directions; Prepares food of consistent quality with recipe cards and production and portion standards; Cleans and sanitizes station at beginning and end of shift which may include light dishwashing...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 90+ days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Junction City, KS (16 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Junction City, KS (16 miles from Manhattan, KS)
  • 27 days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Demographic Data for Manhattan, KS

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
In this course students will visit the past through cookbooks to learn about what foodstuffs and technologies were available and when, and how religious and nutritional concerns dictated what was...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Manhattan, KS

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 Manhattan, KS 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 Manhattan, KS
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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