Kitchen Staff Jobs in Columbus, 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

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Columbus, 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...

Restaurant Kitchen Help $22/hr

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 22 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...

Cook

  • Saint Anthony, MN (20 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Anthony, MN (20 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 23 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 (21 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 23 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 (21 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day 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....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, 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...

Cook

  • Wyoming, MN (6 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyoming, MN (6 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview Fairview is seeking a Cook for our Lakes location in Wyoming, MN! This position offers 48 hours per pay period and is benefit eligible! Here at Lakes we put love and care into every...

Cook

  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Columbus, 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...

Full-Time Cook

  • White Bear Lake, MN (11 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (11 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Deli Clerk

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real...

Cook II - St. Paul

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 1 day ago

preparation and volume cooking....

Baker

  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, Maxfield Management Group, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Baker has the important responsibility of preparing yeast rolls,...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, Maxfield Management Group, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of...

Crew Member - In Shopper

  • New Brighton, MN (15 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brighton, MN (15 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago

THE POSITION: Responsible for greeting customers when they enter and exit the restaurant. Provides world-class customer service and executes fast and accurate sandwiches while maintaining...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Columbus, MN)
  • 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,...

Demographic Data for Columbus, MN

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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
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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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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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