Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesquite, 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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Grill Cook - Lovers Lane

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Grill Cook - Lovers Lane Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Lovers Lane Market - Dallas, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $10.00 - $18.00 Hourly Travel...

Food Service Worker

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 29841 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Community Meals **Brand:** Trio-Community-Meals **State:** Texas (US-TX) **The Role...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 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....

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: Verizon - 600 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX 75038. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time...

Baker

  • Carrollton, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Carrollton, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Introduction Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an...

Crew Member

  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 9 hours 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...

Part time Line Cook

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

MoMo Italian Lake Highlands just celebrated our 39 th anniversary! We are neighborhood Northern Italian restaurant, firmly established in the East Dallas Lake Highlands Community. But being 39...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 18 hours 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...

Cook II

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 19 hours 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....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Crew Member -3750 Forest Ln - 75229

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Dallas County $10.06 - $13.27 Per hour Crew Member -3750 Forest Ln - 75229 MKV ENTERPRISES INC Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers Location: Dallas, TX...

Crew Member -108 N I 45 - 75141

  • Hutchins, TX (9 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hutchins, TX (9 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Dallas County $10.06 - $13.27 Per hour Crew Member -108 N I 45 - 75141 MKV ENTERPRISES INC Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers Location: Hutchins, TX -...

Dishwasher - Lavaplatos

  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garland, TX (11 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation $12-$20 Our DISHWASHERS set the pace for a great shift, every shift! At On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina we celebrate bringing people together! Its our mission to Have Fun, Work...

Cook

  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Truck Yard Cook/Cashier Truck Yard-Dallas, TX Truck Yard Job Description: Cook/Cashier $15hr plus Tips! Truck Yard is a dive-ish bar garden with a huge backyard, live music and food trucks where...

Pastry Cook III

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Mesquite, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information Evening Shift Job Number 24219089 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas, 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas,...

Demographic Data for Mesquite, TX

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, 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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