Kitchen Staff Jobs in Apple Valley, MN

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 Worker

  • Eden Prairie, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 2 days ago

$19.25 / Hour plus tips (Avg Tips is $5 an hour) Full-time with benefits Paid Vacation and Sick Time Commuter Benefits We are currently hiring for Food service workers to work at.our locations...

Food Service Specialist Excelsior MN

  • Chaska, MN (21 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chaska, MN (21 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Store 2746515: 2420 Shadywood Drive, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 Availability - Shift/Days Full time Day Shift - All Days Food Service Specialist We want you to join our team as a Food Service...

Restaurant Kitchen Help $22/hr

  • Minneapolis, MN (16 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (16 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 17 hours ago

Restaurant Kitchen Help $22/hr compensation: $22/hour cash We are a small restaurant looking to bring in an on-call basis prep cook to help us fill in shifts when regularly scheduled employees...

Restaurant Crewmember - Dinner/Close Shift

  • Lakeville, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lakeville, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $15.5 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...

Cook

  • Saint Anthony, MN (19 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Saint Anthony, MN (19 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago

. * Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events. * Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations. * Ensure work areas are maintained in a...

Pastry Cook - Edwards Dessert Kitchen

  • Saint Paul, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 18 hours ago

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Saint Paul, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (15 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 21 hours ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position. Location: Boston Scientific Arden Hills - 4100 Hamline Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55112. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook

  • Burnsville, MN (4 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Burnsville, MN (4 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

CHEF Starting at $21 an hour* negotiable based on experience. Double time pay on holidays! When you work at Havenwood of Burnsville, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Maplewood, MN (20 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maplewood, MN (20 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day 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...

Server / Culinary Assistant

  • Lakeville, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeville, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview Serves prepared meals to residents and ensures the dining area is clean and inviting Promotes and encourages positive resident relations and happiness with their meal service...

Steward

  • Bloomington, MN (6 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, MN (6 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number 24215977 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, 2141 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Cook

  • Woodbury, MN (17 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, MN (17 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation...

Cook

  • Prior Lake, MN (11 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (11 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our McKenna Crossing community in Prior Lake is seeking a Full-TIme Cook to join our team. Includes every other weekend and scheduled holidays Wage: $18.63/hr. - $22.09 + Based on...

Part Time Cook

  • Richfield, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richfield, MN (9 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS We Have a Place for YOU Apply To Mainstreet Village Today!At Mainstreet Village, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people...

Sous Chef

  • Prior Lake, MN (11 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Prior Lake, MN (11 miles from Apple Valley, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Leverage your creativity and leadership skills to design menus and manage the operations in a fast-paced scratch kitchen environment. Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits and flexible schedules. Job...

Demographic Data for Apple Valley, MN

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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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 Apple Valley, MN

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 Apple Valley, MN 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 Apple Valley, MN
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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