Kitchen Staff Jobs in Johnson City, TN

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.

1-15 of 90 Jobs

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Elizabethton, TN (12 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elizabethton, TN (12 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Cook

  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 12 hours 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

  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Crew Member

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for the next ROCK STAR to join our family at Jimmy John's!!! Real people serving awesome sandwiches to real people in 30 seconds or less, and assisting in customers receiving...

Cook

  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cooks are responsible for preparing items precisely and in a timely manner in accordance to established hotel standards, representing the hotel to all guests, assisting with guest needs, and...

Food Service Worker

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follow an...

Dishwasher (Part Time)

  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Experienced Sous Chef Fine Dining Steakhouse Jacksons Prime

  • Jonesborough, TN (8 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jonesborough, TN (8 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Jacksons Prime, a premier fine dining steakhouse opening in historic downtown Jonesborough on Main Street in early summer 2025, is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary...

Grill Cook

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Our client no longer requires the Covid-19 vaccine for personnel working on-site. We encourage both unvaccinated and vaccinated candidates to apply! We are hiring immediately for a part time...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Our client no longer requires the Covid-19 vaccine for personnel working on-site. We encourage both unvaccinated and vaccinated candidates to apply! We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN (18 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Our client no longer requires the Covid-19 vaccine for personnel working on-site. We encourage both unvaccinated and vaccinated candidates to apply! We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD...

Dishwasher

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals General knowledge of commercial dishwashing...

Cook

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago

preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents....

Dunkin Donuts Baker/Finisher - Overnight Shift

  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bristol, VA (22 miles from Johnson City, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Join Our Team as an Overnight Baker/Finisher at Dunkin' Donuts! Are you a night owl with a love for baking? We're on the lookout for a dedicated Overnight Baker/Finisher to be the...

Demographic Data for Johnson City, TN

Moving to Johnson City, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Johnson City, TN below.


Local
National
100,282
2,590
Medium/Lg

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...
On Staff: Combat Staff Masterclass
From a multipurpose tool and a traveling companion to a weapon used to conquer lands and hunting to feed our people, sticks are the foundation to humanity and all that is us.It is a shame to live...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Johnson City, TN

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 Johnson City, TN 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 Johnson City, TN
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Kitchen Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »