Kitchen Staff Jobs in Arlington, VA

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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Great American Restaurants

Sous Chef

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 3 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top...

Food Service Worker

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Requirements: + Excellent customer service skills + Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic used in food preparation + Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food...

Line Cook - Potomac Mills Chilis

  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 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...

Lead Food Service Worker

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

As a lead foodservice worker, you will have the opportunity to lead daily operation onsite by ensuring quality food preparation and service....

Utility Worker/Prep Cook

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

** **What you'll be doing:** + **Dishwashing & Cleaning** + Cleaning, maintaining, and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, the dish room, and other equipment. + Assist with daily cleaning...

Cook- PM

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Hotel Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: AstraZeneca - One Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule:...

Cook

  • Dale City, VA (21 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dale City, VA (21 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Are you ready to love your job again? Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work and we...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 16 hours ago

Preparation Following Recipes Health and safety awareness Communication with chef Inventory Management Storage Procedures Creativity in Food Preparation Menu item preparation Control of Food Cost Proper...

Line Cook 2

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 17 hours ago

preparation and handling techniques Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item Clean his or her station and assist other cooks to clean their stations, including disposing of garbage...

Dishwasher needed for Georgetown Restaurant

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Dishwasher needed for 3 story restaurant, must be able to climb stairs and lift over 50lbs, and stand for 5-7 hours. Cleaning of bathrooms, and closing restaurant duties, trash disposal, and...

Cook - Afternoon/Evening/Nights

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Our cooks also wash dishes, run food, assist barbacks as necessary. The back of the house is a team rather than just one specific position. Must be able to arrive by 4PM as you will be the opener....

Sous Chef

  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chefs absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation...

Sous Chef

  • National Harbor, MD (7 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • National Harbor, MD (7 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Leading Kitchen Operations Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Day Shift Only Cook 2 - City Cruises DC

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

About the Opportunity: The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production. Contributes to general kitchen operations including receiving and storing provisions....

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Arlington, VA

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 Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA
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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