Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bellingham, WA

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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Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 23 hours 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...

Restaurant Squad Crew Member

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 2 days ago

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they...

Cook, Sr (Full Time)

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago

Location: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY We are hiring immediately for a COOK, SR (FULL TIME) position. Address : Western Washington University 453 E College Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 Note: online...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago

Location: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY We are hiring immediately for a COOK (FULL TIME) position. Address : Western Washington University 453 E College Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 Note: online...

Crew Member

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 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...

Prep Cook Position

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 4 days ago

Avenue Bread (James St.) Seeking Prep Cook and Distribution Driver We are looking for someone who loves to cook, works well with others, and has restaurant experience to fill an immediate opening...

Dishwasher(s)-Temporary

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 8 days ago

Bellingham Technical College is establishing a pool for Spring quarter 2025 and the 2025-2026 academic year for positions in the Culinary Program and/or Food Services for dishwasher(s). These are...

Dishwasher

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Dishwasher Apple American Group - Burlington, WA 98233 Posted: 4/6/2025 - Expires: 6/5/2025 Job ID: 287672242 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Flynn...

Sous Chef Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club

  • Blaine, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Blaine, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 18 days ago

line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food...

Lead Cook Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club

  • Blaine, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Blaine, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 18 days ago

line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food...

Line cook/prep cook

  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Line cook/prep cook compensation: $18-$22 DOE + TIPS employment type: job title: Cook/prep cook Now Hiring: Cook at Syros Greek & Italian Restaurant in Lynden, WA Are you passionate about cooking...

Baker

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 45+ days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Sous Chef

  • Eastsound, WA (20 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Eastsound, WA (20 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 29 days ago

line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food...

Line Cook

  • Olga, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olga, WA (14 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Making sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards. Cleaning prep areas and taking care of leftovers. Stocking inventory and supplies....

Demographic Data for Bellingham, WA

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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 Bellingham, WA

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 Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA
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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