Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS

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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Cook (Part Time) - Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago

A Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 457755 Address: 283 Ira Hudson Rd Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Crew Member

  • Petal, MS (7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Petal, MS (7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Crew Member job description: The Taco Bell Team Member is the first face that customers see when they walk through the door or first voice they hear when they place a drive-thru order so YOU will...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 17 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 17 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,...

Cook PM / Bedford Care Center of Petal

  • Petal, MS (7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Petal, MS (7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 21 days ago

preparation and service; must communicate courteously, respectfully with Employees, Residents and others; must maintain high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene Qualifications: Experience in...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Starting hiring pay: $11 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 team....

Line Cook - Hattiesburg Chili's

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 24 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 24 days ago

Wages negotiable depending upon experience and availability. Full-time and part-time positions. Buffalo Wild Wings has an atmosphere that creates stories worth telling - for our guests and for our...

Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: Under the direction of the production food service supervisor and manager, prepares and follows standardized recipes and production guides. Assures timeliness and quality of assigned...

Prep Cook - Hattiesburg Chili's

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrel's recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! Flexible schedules to help...

Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Provide excellent quality of product and service to guests. Responsible for the: preparation, storage and par stock of menu items and supplies. PRE REQUISITES The Company associates have access to...

Line Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 60+ days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Crew Member

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 90+ days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Demographic Data for Hattiesburg, MS

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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 Hattiesburg, MS

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 Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS
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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