Kitchen Staff Jobs in Texas

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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Sous Chef

Kitchen Operations Assist in managing daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating. Oversee inventory, ordering, and storage of ingredients....

Supervise kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to ensure skill development and adherence to safety standards....

Cook II

  • Dallas, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 22 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....

Cook I

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Cook

  • Driftwood, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Driftwood, TX
  • 15 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Roanoke, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • Roanoke, TX
  • 19 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Salad and Sandwich Maker Opening Shift

  • Bee Cave, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bee Cave, TX
  • 30+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Cook, Kitchen

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 18 days ago

HILTON GARDEN INN CORPUS CHRISTI SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe...

Senior Cook

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Location Name: TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - 75463003 Location ID: 75463003 Senior Cook Location: TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - 75463003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Steward

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen tools using industrial dishwashing equipment. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and work surfaces....

Dishwasher

  • Odessa, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Odessa, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Dishwasher This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience...

PM Line Cook

  • Dallas, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Cook

  • Nevada, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Nevada, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do...

Line Cook

  • Abilene, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Line Cook – Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, Taco The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating in locations across...

Server Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Role Summary A Server Assistant at Vandelay Hospitality Group is responsible for assisting our service staff with providing exceptional service to our guests. The Server Assitant is expected to...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Texas
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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