Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mount Washington, KY

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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Meat Clerk

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 18 hours ago

Location: Louisville, US-KY Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent meat clerk Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's...

School Food Service Cook/Baker - (2024-2025) -Mt. Washington Elementary School

  • Mount Washington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Washington, KY
  • 1 day ago

This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities...

Cook/Baker, Days

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Under the supervision of the Sous Chef and or Executive Chef, the employee is responsible for prepping, cooking/baking a variety of food items according to established recipes....

Cook (DODEA) NA-06

  • Fort Knox, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Knox, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

., portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements) Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling...

Crew Member

  • Jeffersonville, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jeffersonville, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for the next ROCK STAR to join our family at Jimmy John's!!! Real people serving awesome sandwiches to real people in 30 seconds or less, and assisting in customers receiving...

Dishwasher

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary. Maintains the correct storage of all cookware, china, glassware, and utensils....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Clarksville, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksville, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 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,...

Banquet Cook

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Banquet Cook Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,833 current hospitality jobs what where Banquet Cook Omni Louisville 400...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY (12 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (12 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location : Kentucky Farm Bureau - 9201 Bunsen Parkway, Louisville, KY 40220 Note: online applications accepted only....

Banquet Cook Full Time

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Location Reflecting the past, present and future of our vibrant Kentucky town and inspired by the citys rich history and authentic character, the Omni Louisville transforms one of the citys most...

Cook - Shelbyville, KY

  • Shelbyville, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelbyville, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

TumbleweedRestaurant is actively seeking an efficient, knowledgeable, andhard-working Cook to join our team. Thisposition offers flexible work schedule up to $11-14/hour anda variety of unique...

Cook - Bashford Manor

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

TumbleweedRestaurant is actively seeking an efficient, knowledgeable, andhard-working Cook to join our team. Thisposition offers flexible work schedule up to $11-14/hour anda variety of unique...

Dishwasher - Shelbyville, KY

  • Shelbyville, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelbyville, KY (23 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Have a complete working knowledge of the operation/use of the dishwashing machine and compartment sink Be able to maintain a working pace that ensures an adequate supply of service...

Dishwasher - New Albany, IN (CCX)

  • New Albany, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Albany, IN (22 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Have a complete working knowledge of the operation/use of the dishwashing machine and compartment sink Be able to maintain a working pace that ensures an adequate supply of service...

Dishwasher - Valley Station

  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (18 miles from Mount Washington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Have a complete working knowledge of the operation/use of the dishwashing machine and compartment sink Be able to maintain a working pace that ensures an adequate supply of service...

Demographic Data for Mount Washington, KY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mount Washington, KY

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 Mount Washington, KY 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 Mount Washington, KY
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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