Kitchen Staff Jobs in Omaha, 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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Market Grille Cook

  • Plattsmouth, NE (20 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Plattsmouth, NE (20 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 6 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - 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...

FT Cook

  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 9 hours 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! Job...

Floating Sous Chef

  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 hours 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
  • 13 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 hours 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 14 hours 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 hours 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 hours 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 (9 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bellevue, NE (9 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 18 hours 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 hours 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 (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 22 hours 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 (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 22 hours 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 (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (3 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 23 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day 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,...

P-T Dish Steward

  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 day 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

  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 day 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 Omaha, NE

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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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