Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sturgis, SD

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/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Food Service Worker

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 2 days ago

preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes; * Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold...

Assistant Kitchen Manager

  • Deadwood, SD (22 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deadwood, SD (22 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 2 days ago

. * Manage and keep up smooth restaurant operations * Supervise both kitchen staff and waitstaff, providing necessary feedback * Organize and take stock of restaurant supplies * Monitor inventory levels...

Dishwashers

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago

$12.54 Per Hour Position range in Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $11.63 - $14.03 Per hour Dishwashers Atlantis LLC Occupation: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender...

Cook

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago

$16.03 Per Hour Position range in Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $11.63 - $14.03 Per hour Cook Atlantis LLC Occupation: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers...

Prep Cook

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago

$14.04 Per Hour Position range in Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $12.08 - $15.00 Per hour Prep Cook BDK Catering Occupation: Food Preparation Workers Location: Rapid City, SD - 57701 Positions...

Kitchen Worker

  • Deadwood, SD (22 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Deadwood, SD (22 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 6 days ago

Assist other kitchen staff as necessary to ensure that food orders are prepared in a timely manner. Do dishes and sanitize all pots, pans, cooking equipment and eating utensils....

Food Service Worker

  • Fort Meade, SD (11 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (11 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 7 days ago

preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes; Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold...

Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) FT

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 8 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Food Service Worker

  • Fort Meade, SD (11 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (11 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 9 days ago

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service, Fort Meade, S.D. VA Medical Center. Wage Grade 3 Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that...

Noodles Restaurant Cook

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 11 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

Dishwasher

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 11 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Crew Member

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 15 days ago

Crew Member: "You are applying for work with ND Pizza LLC., franchisee of Papa Murphy's, not Papa Murphy's International, Inc., or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. Location : Morrison Healthcare Monument Health - 353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701. Note: online applications accepted only....

Prep Cook - Rapid City Chili's

  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD (21 miles from Sturgis, SD)
  • 16 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sturgis, SD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Sturgis, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Sturgis, SD
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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