Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kansas

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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Smith County Memorial Hospital

Cook

Smith County Memorial Hospital has openings for food service personnel. This position is for cooks with professional experience to provide food and beverage services for patients, staff and the...

Cook, Kitchen

  • Leawood, KS
  • 18 days ago
  • Leawood, KS
  • 18 days ago

Location: Aloft Leawood-Overland Park SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and...

Line Cook

  • Wichita, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 23 hours ago

Text "Pasta" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carrabba's Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Kitchen Assistant

  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours ago

This position will be focused on kitchen and facilities maintenance and sanitation, with responsibilities branching into program assistance and food preparation....

Dishwasher - Steward - PT

  • Mayetta, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mayetta, KS
  • 23 hours ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Responsibilities: Prepares tableware for washing, i.e. scrapes plates, pre-soak silverware, places all items to be washed in their proper dishwasher rack Sets up dishwashing machine...

Kitchen Helper

  • Mulvane, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Mulvane, KS
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the...

Food Service Assistant - PRN - Various Shifts

  • Wamego, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wamego, KS
  • 1 day 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...

Cook

  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 1 day ago

dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) and office equipment (photocopier, telephone) Preferred Qualifications Certificate in food-preparation...

Dietary Cook

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Cook Antioch Valley Senior Living| Tutera Senior Living & Health Care 12700 Antioch Rd. Overland Park, KS 66213 Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Leawood, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Leawood, KS
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Children's Mercy Kansas - 5808 W 110th Street, Leawood, KS 66211 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location : Kansas Spine and Specialty Hospital - 3333 North Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226 Note: online applications...

Crew Member - Multiple Locations

  • Derby, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: MEMBER\Derby, KSJob highlightsResponsibilities- You are the first face that customers see when they walk through the door or the first...

Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up

  • McPherson, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • McPherson, KS
  • 1 day ago

PIZZA HUT COOK: Hiring starting at 15 years old Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Hesston, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Hesston, KS
  • 1 day ago

PIZZA HUT COOK Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can...

Grill Cook

  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER - 15142001 Location ID: 15142001 Grill Cook Location: OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER - 15142001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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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...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Kansas
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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