Kitchen Staff Jobs in Missouri

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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Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ 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...

Food Service Specialist - UH Lakewood (6a - 6:30p)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 10 hours ago

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 14 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Kitchen Staff

  • Parkville, MO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Parkville, MO
  • 19 hours ago

un Kitchen Staff (Parkville) Stone Canyon Pizza Co. image 1 of 9 15 Main Street compensation: BOE, Pay is Based on Experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Kitchen Staff Stone...

Food Service Assistant - Join Fast

  • Springfield, MO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 20 hours ago

un Food Service Assistant - Join Fast compensation: To be discussed. Skills: Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math Excellent communication skills Able to follow directions...

Weekend Cook $21/hr (Part-Time)

  • Wentzville, MO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wentzville, MO
  • 20 hours ago

To take the Mess Out of Mess Hall: Ensure health protocols are always followed, including proper hygiene, sanitary food preparation, and proper food temperatures....

Part-Time Cook

  • MO
  • 20 hours ago
  • MO
  • 20 hours ago

Part-Time Cook Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Missouri POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook ensures all guests receive the highest quality food items served from an immaculate kitchen in a...

Cook

  • Potosi, MO
  • 21 hours ago
  • Potosi, MO
  • 21 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed. REPORTS TO: Food Service Director JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in a...

Daytime Cook - Full-Time Hours (Monday to Friday)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 23 hours ago

Why PALM Health? The PALM Health Cafe is known to serve excellent food of high quality and nutritional value, including smoothies, baked goods, salads, daily specials, and well-balanced meals. The...

Cook

  • Hannibal, MO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hannibal, MO
  • 23 hours ago

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE RECOGNIZED AND REWARED.Arma Health and Rehab in Arma, KS is...

Dishwasher (Utility Associate)

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 1 day ago

May be required to help with food preparation, inventory, and maintenance as well as food deliveries and stocking shelves. Follow all emergency procedures....

Sous Chef - Finley Farms

  • Ozark, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Ozark, MO
  • 1 day ago

Experience with farm to table dining. Ability to motivate others and lead people in the area of correct procedures and follow through....

Food Service Cook (5 Hours)

  • Carthage, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Carthage, MO
  • 1 day ago

Specific Duties: Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness....

Food Service Worker I - Porter/Dishwasher

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Position may also perform food preparation at some locations. Responsibilities Provides customer service in a professional and friendly manner, and follows food safety and portion guidelines....

Cold Prep Cook

  • Clinton, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MO
  • 1 day ago

This position may deliver room service trays to patients within 45 minutes of the order being placed....

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Missouri

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 Missouri offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Missouri
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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