Kitchen Staff Jobs in Westland, MI

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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PM Cook

  • Commerce Township, MI (18 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Commerce Township, MI (18 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Cook to provide resort-style food from scratch while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents and...

Utility/Dishwasher

  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 days ago

$18.00 / Hour Open Availability Advancement Opportunities Hiring Immediately Free Parking Employee Meal Full Benefits SSP pays an average of 80% of the monthly premiums per coverage level. We also...

Salad and Sandwich Maker Opening Shift

  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Meat/Clerk

  • Lincoln Park, MI (11 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lincoln Park, MI (11 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 4 hours ago

Previous experience in food preparation. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling. Experience in grocery retail and customer service....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 7 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Mercy High School - 29300 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Note: online applications accepted...

Crew Member

  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 7 hours ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Food Service Worker

  • Warren, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Warren, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 8 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Food Preparation : Assisting with food preparation such as creating fruit cups, maintaining the salad bar, stocking food supplies, etc....

Line Cook

  • Birmingham, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Birmingham, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Come be a part of Townhouse - Birmingham! At Townhouse - Birmingham we are always seeking individuals with creativity, passion, and the drive to be...

Baker

  • Dearborn, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dearborn, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Crew Member

  • Livonia, MI (2 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Livonia, MI (2 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Jersey Mike's Subs has been making amazing subs since 1956 in Point Pleasant New Jersey! The Jersey Mikes tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Warren, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address: Henry Ford Hospital - 11800 East Twelve Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093. Note: online...

Cook - PF Chang's DTW Airport

  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring for the following schedule: Sunday: 2:30pm - 11pm Monday: 2:30pm - 11pm Tuesday: 2:30pm - 11pm Wednesday: Off Thursday: Off Friday: 12pm - 8:30pm Saturday: 12pm - 8:30pm Duties and...

Dishwasher

  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver" - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities: Wash dishes, pots and pans following Bickford's dishwashing...

Line Cook, Detroit Airport

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Line Cook to join our team at Detroit Airport in Detroit, Michigan. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes...

Cook

  • Dearborn, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dearborn, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Demographic Data for Westland, MI

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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...
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 Westland, MI

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 Westland, MI 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 Westland, MI
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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