Kitchen Staff Jobs in Athens, OH

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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Food Service Worker BU

  • Athens, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 1 day ago

Notifies supervisors of equipment malfunctions, and food preparation problems. Performs basic housekeeping duties & maintains clean attractive area....

Cook, Summer Enrichment 001-063-S (1 Position)

  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children....

Cook, Summer Enrichment 001-070-S

  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children....

Cook, Summer Enrichment 001-056-S (1 Position)

  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children....

Cook, Summer Food Pickup 001-050-C (6 Positions)

  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, WV (21 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Be familiar with measurement abbreviations and food preparation terminology....

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 7 days ago

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names....

BAKER 1 Ohio University

  • Athens, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Under general direction from lead worker or supervision from food service manager or other supervisor, weighs & mixes ingredients for baked goods and bakes short breads, pastries...

Baker 1

  • Athens, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 8 days ago

BAKER 1 Applications Accepted From: Public: Open to the public, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental Special Instructions to Applicants: This posting is open to the...

Dishwasher

  • Athens, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 12 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Cook - Night/Closing Shift

  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 18 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Cook - Opening/Day Shift

  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Belpre, OH (24 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 18 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Logan, OH (23 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Logan, OH (23 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you ready to start your career with a passion for service? Join our team as a Food Champion! Team Members enjoy people and providing friendly, accurate service to customers as well as your...

Cook

  • Pomeroy, OH (13 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pomeroy, OH (13 miles from Athens, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Our independently owned Pizza Hut is hiring for enthusiastic, hardworking Team Members to join our restaurant. We pride ourselves in our fun atmosphere and love mentoring all of our Team Members...

Cook - Part time

  • Athens, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 30+ days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Meat/Clerk

  • Athens, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Previous experience in food preparation. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling. Experience in grocery retail and customer service....

Demographic Data for Athens, OH

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Athens, OH

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 Athens, OH 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 Athens, OH
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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