Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lynchburg, 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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Dishwasher - Lynchburg Chili's

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 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...

Maintenance Utility Worker Technician

  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Appomattox, VA (21 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Company: US0007 Sysco Virginia, LLC Sales Territory: Zip Code: 22801 Travel Percentage: COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos actual pay range but is merely...

Food Service Worker

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Location Name: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700049 Location ID: 10700049 Food Service Worker Location: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700049 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Hourly Cook

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

.The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer Looking for qualified hourly Cooks to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. Applicants must be available to work all...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 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,...

Line Cook

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Dishwasher

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Kitchen / Cook / Food

  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

LJS Fry Cook

  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Using food preparation equipment including ovens, fryers, grills and various kitchen equipment Maintain the cooking equipment by performing required cleaning and maintenance tasks Restocking product...

Grill Cook

  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison Heights, VA (8 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

It is The Welburn Organization's purpose to Impress our guests, Inspire our people, and Impact our community. The primary role of our Grill Cook is to ensure customer satisfaction by performing...

Crew Member: Customer Service / Cashier

  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Crew Member: Kitchen / Food Service

  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Altavista, VA (15 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Food Prep Helper

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 days ago

Location Name: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700020 Location ID: 10700020 Food Prep Helper Location: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - 10700020 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Restaurant Cook

  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bedford, VA (20 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 17 days ago

The incumbent will be responsible for proper food preparation, handling, and storage....

Cook

  • Amherst, VA (18 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Amherst, VA (18 miles from Lynchburg, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to special function cooking are desirable....

Demographic Data for Lynchburg, VA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, 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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