Kitchen Staff Jobs in Norfolk, 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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Food Service Worker

  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Full-Time, Rotating Shift, Food Service Worker (Cashier/Line Server). Full-time, Rotating...

Food Service Worker

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Physical Effort and Work Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity....

Cook

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Grill Cook

  • Chesapeake, VA (7 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (7 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Server Assistant - Arbuckle's Bar & Grill, Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

s Come be a part of our newest signature addition to the Cavalier Resort. Introducing The Embassy Suites Resort Virginia Beach Oceanfront! The new Embassy Suites by Hilton has 157 luxury hotel...

Food Service Worker

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Physical Effort and Work Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity....

School Cook

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago

To manage and supervise all kitchen staff....

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey VA Beach

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview As a Kitchen Supervisor at Milk & Honey, you'll be a pivotal leader in maintaining the high standards of service, quality, and Southern hospitality that define our restaurant. In this...

Crew Member

  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and...

Line Cook

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

preparations and equipment upkeep to eliminate service obstacles Here are some reasons our associates like working for us: Benefits (Full Time Associates only) We offer competitive wages....

Dishwasher

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 4 days ago

The Dishwasher ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining ware and equipment used by the kitchen staff. Availability: Part-Time | 3pm-7:30pm flexible days What will I do every day?...

Food Service Worker-Barista SLH Nook_FT, Days

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Barista for the Nook at Sentara Leigh Hospital Food Services Shift Full-time, Day Shift hours, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m....

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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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