Kitchen Staff Jobs in Elkhorn, NE

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 - Morning Shift

  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $14 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Picnic Crew Member

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Job Title: Picnic Crew Member FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hours: Seasonal (flexible...

Floating Sous Chef

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Addtionally may be assigned to oversee progress of kitchen staff abilities, kitchen projects or special events, certain aspects of food preparation in the kitchen, inventory management and oversees...

Full-time Cook

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Job Duties & Skills Required What You Will Do The responsibilities of this job include all types of food preparation, including but not limited to baking, grilling, stove-top and oven cooking; and cleaning...

Dishwasher - Steward

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Summary: Support the culinary team by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dishwashing area Assist with food preparation and plating...

Kitchen Helper - Andersen Middle - 7:30am-2:00pm (Mon-Fri)

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Able to interact with students, building staff, kitchen staff and supervisors in a positive manner. Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is required....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, Mohave GC, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the...

Cook

  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE (21 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, NINE18, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and...

Cook -Hospital

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Prepares menu items, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, and leads hospital food prep and delivery. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Prepares assigned menu items and serving line, sanitizes...

P-T Dish Steward Iowa Western

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for sanitation and operation of the dish room, and cleanliness of the cafeteria. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday. Daytime hours are 9:00am-2:30pm and Nighttime hours...

Part-Time Prep Cook Days & Nights Iowa Western

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

The Prep Cook will assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday. Daytime hours will be from 8:30am-2:00pm...

FT Cook Iowa Western

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

This position is for night-time and weekends to assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience! Enforce...

FT Cook

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

This position is for night-time and weekends to assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience! Enforce...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (16 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 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,...

Part-Time Prep Cook Days & Nights

  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (19 miles from Elkhorn, NE)
  • 2 days ago

The Prep Cook will assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday. Daytime hours will be from 8:30am-2:00pm...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Elkhorn, NE

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 Elkhorn, NE 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 Elkhorn, NE
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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