Kitchen Staff Jobs in Norfolk, 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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Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 3 days 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...

Food Service Assistant (Full- Time)- Norfolk Veterans Home

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 8 days ago

Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving & cleanup tasks. May provide training to new employees....

Meat Clerk

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 18 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Lead Cook - PRN Evenings

  • Battle Creek, NE (8 miles from Norfolk, NE)
  • 22 days ago
  • Battle Creek, NE (8 miles from Norfolk, NE)
  • 22 days ago

preparation as assigned....

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Starting hiring pay: $14 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....

Cook

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days 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...

Restaurant Line Cook

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 30+ days ago

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cook s for our Perkins Restaurant in Norfolk. Stop in any time to apply at: 1229 W. Omaha Ave. - Norfolk Benefits of...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago

Live MAS!... & Grow your Career at TACO BELL! "TOP FRANCHISE" 3 Years Running - Entrepreneur "100 Most Influential Companies" - Time Join one of the hottest global brands - with a top Franchisee -...

Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up

  • Madison, NE (13 miles from Norfolk, NE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madison, NE (13 miles from Norfolk, NE)
  • 60+ days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK: Hiring starting at 15 years old Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can...

Crew Member

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 90+ days ago

To see all open positions, click here: Job Opportunities (paycomonline.net) This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's...

Demographic Data for Norfolk, NE

Moving to Norfolk, NE? Find some basic demographic data about Norfolk, NE below.


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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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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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