Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Lewis, 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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PRN Temporary Cook

  • East Olympia, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Olympia, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Food Service Worker - Student Life

  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Coffee Shop including daily food preparation and opening and closing tasks....

Cook/Production

  • Lacey, WA (11 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA (11 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

There are those who believe it's the cheese that makes a great pizza. And others who swear it's the sauce. Some say it's the toppings, or the crust, or the pineapple... But the truth is, great...

WDVA Food Service Worker, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home

  • Home, WA (16 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Home, WA (16 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Perform a variety of food preparation duties following specific sanitation principles while utilizing safe working methods. Deliver food and equipment to and from assigned area and kitchen....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 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...

Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Cook Overview NO LATE NIGHTS!! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where...

Looking for the Cook

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Fast Food restaurant for Vietnamese Pho and Hamburger. Very clean and comfort working environment. Looking for experienced cook for Hamburger and Vietnamese Pho 4 to 5 days a week and hours are...

Hiring full time Line Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Rock The Dock Pub is a popular woman owned waterfront pub operating in Tacoma for over 15 years. We offer a great work environment and extremely flexible scheduling, as well as 40 hours paid...

Food Service Worker (CM-BK) - McChord Burger King

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 2 days ago

H-... Food Service Worker (CM-BK) - McChord Burger King United States - Washington - Joint Base Lewis/McChord (JBLM) Regular Part Time 5582M02-06 Food Service Worker (CM-BK) Job Description Under...

Sous Chef - Woven

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 2 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...

Dishwasher

  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Dishwashing is an integral part of this position. Cleanliness: Provides clean, sparkling silverware and dishes to the guest....

Line Cook - Kupi

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary of $22.67/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Complimentary meals and covered team member parking. Fully paid medical,...

WDVA Food Service Worker, Part-Time (80%) - Permanent, Washington Veterans Home

  • Home, WA (16 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Home, WA (16 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Perform a variety of food preparation duties following specific sanitation principles while utilizing safe working methods. Deliver food and equipment to and from assigned area and kitchen....

Resort Line Cook

  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Pay | $17 ~ $28/hr (base pay + service charge avg) Status | Full-Time, Seasonal Location | UNION, WA __________________________________________ Hiring now for...

Food Service Worker NA-02

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
  • 3 days ago

The FMWRC mission is to create and maintain "FIRST CHOICE" MWR products and services for America's Army, essential to a ready, self-reliant force. This position is located at MWR Bowling. To...

Demographic Data for Fort Lewis, WA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis, 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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