Kitchen Staff Jobs in Starkville, 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.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

Dishwasher

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 11 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 Taco Bell of East Columbus

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member Taco Bell of Columbus

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member Taco Bell of West Point

  • West Point, MS (16 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Point, MS (16 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 14 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member Taco Bell Starkville

  • Starkville, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 14 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Cook

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 20 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....

Line Cook

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 23 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...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Starkville, MS
  • 24 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 24 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : OCH Regional Medical Center - 400 Hospital Road, Starkville, MS 39759. Note: online...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Starkville, MS
  • 25 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 25 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Cook

  • Starkville, MS
  • 25 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 25 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 457111 Address: 525 Tuscaloosa Road Columbus, MS, 39702 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 455110 Address: 525 Tuscaloosa Road Columbus, MS, 39702 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • West Point, MS (16 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Point, MS (16 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Dugan - 26894 East Main Street, West Point, MS 39773. Schedule : Full time schedule; open...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

$500 Sign On Bonus! We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle - 2520 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39701. Note:...

Steward (Part Time)

  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS (20 miles from Starkville, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards....

Demographic Data for Starkville, MS

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Starkville, MS

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Starkville, MS offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Starkville, 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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