Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mcallen, 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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Cook

  • McAllen, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 5 hours ago

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM") At OHM, we are: A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions...

Deli Clerk - PT

  • Edinburg, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Edinburg, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Dishwasher

  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Compensation Range $12.00 - $13.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical, dental and vision...

Prep Cook

  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Compensation Range $12.50 - $14.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical, dental and vision...

Line Cook

  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Compensation Range $13.00 - $16.75 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical, dental and vision...

Cook II

  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Location Name: RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - 15365001 Location ID: 15365001 Cook II Location: RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - 15365001 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Restaurant Crew

  • Pharr, TX (4 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pharr, TX (4 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago

APPLY HERE! This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Jack in the...

25-26 Substitute Cook Pool, FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Education/Certification: Ability to read, write and communicate in English Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English Ability to accurately count, weigh and measure Ability to...

Cook (FT - 5am-1pm)

  • McAllen, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 3 days ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily....

Cook

  • Mercedes, TX (20 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mercedes, TX (20 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation DIETARY COOK Enjoying meals is an important part of daily life of our patients, residents, and Veterans. Our culinary teams are passionate about not just...

Market Grille Cook

  • Mission, TX (12 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mission, TX (12 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): 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 engaged and...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days 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,...

McAllen 01 Bakery - Overnight Baker/Fryer - Part-Time

  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 6 days ago

Job Description H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in...

Line Cook - Weslaco Chili's

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 6 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...

Demographic Data for Mcallen, TX

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mcallen, 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 Mcallen, TX 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 Mcallen, 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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