Kitchen Staff Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Line Cook - Mason Road Chilis

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours 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...

Hospital Cook - PRN Voyages of Sugar Land

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

Experience: Five years commercial food preparation is desired....

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Friendswood, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Friendswood, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $12 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....

Executive Sous Chef - C. Baldwin Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Job Overview Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards...

LA LUCHA COOK - UP TO $24/hr. (Heights)

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago

At Rocket Farm Restaurants, the core philosophy that defines our culture is "We serve the person who is serving the guest." Our culture is not something we act out on the floor of the restaurant....

Cafeteria Cook - Hilton Americas Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Hilton Americas-Houston A premier event destination in downtown Houston, we're connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via skywalk. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and views of the...

Banquet Cook (PM Shifts) - Hilton Americas Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Hilton Americas-Houston A premier event destination in downtown Houston, we're connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via skywalk. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and views of the...

Truck Yard Now Hiring Kitchen Staff

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Truck Yard Cook/Cashier Truck Yard-Houston, TX Truck Yard Job Description: Cook/Cashier APPLY ONLINE HERE: Truck Yard is a dive-ish bar garden with a huge backyard, live music and food trucks...

Dishwasher - Copperfield Chilis

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day 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...

Cook

  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

. + Collaborate with kitchen team members to coordinate food preparation and order execution. + Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including washing dishes and equipment. + Assist in food...

Line Cook

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

When you work at The Village at Gleannloch Farms, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one...

Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

One to three years food preparation experience to include sauces, soups, meat and seafood. Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning is preferred....

AM/PM Line Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Entry Level Cook is a...

Food Service Worker

  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD - 15362001 Location ID: 15362001 Food Service Worker Location: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD - 15362001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Executive Chef

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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