Kitchen Staff Jobs in American Fork, UT

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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Bodega and The Rest

Pastry Chef

About Us: We're a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef/Prep Cook to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for delivering...

Bodega and The Rest

Line Cook

Job Type: Part-time /Full-time About Us: We're a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Line Cook to join our kitchen team. Our ideal candidate is a team...

Fast Food Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Employee Dining Room Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook 2 - Line Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook 1 - Pantry/Prep (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Employee Dining Cook (Glacier NP)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 8 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef

Diamond Concessions in West Valley City, Utah is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join their team. We operate out of the Maverik Center and Utah First Credit Union Ampitheater....

Part Time Prepared Foods Dishwasher

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • moments ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • moments ago

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

Catering Prep Cook (On-Call)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 4 hours ago

SUCCEED: Education : Culinary schooling preferred, but not required; Must be willing to get Sips & Tips and Food Handler's Permit Experience : Prior catering or restaurant experience preferred; Prior dishwashing...

PM Cook

  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT (13 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Cook to provide resort-style food from scratch while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents and...

Cook

  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sandy, UT (12 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago

Position Title: COOK - RSL @ AMERICA FIRST FIELD Pay Range : $18.00 AN HOUR We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Full Time Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation)

  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Park City, UT (24 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 10 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Performs all functions relating to preparation, counter service, and stocking of product. Decorates and finishes cakes and pies. All Whole Foods...

Cook PRN

  • Lehi, UT (2 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lehi, UT (2 miles from American Fork, UT)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description: Performs a variety of food production duties under general supervision. Essential Functions This position prepares and cooks food, serves customers, completes other duties as...

Demographic Data for American Fork, UT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in American Fork, UT

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 American Fork, UT 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 American Fork, UT
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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