Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lacey, 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 (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 22 hours 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...

Hiring full time Line Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day 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 - Student Life

  • Olympia, WA (13 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (13 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (11 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (11 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

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

  • Home, WA (16 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Home, WA (16 miles from Lacey, 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....

Food Service Worker (On Call)

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for on call FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Providence St Peter - 413 Lilly Road North East, Olympia, WA 98506. Note: online applications...

Resort Line Cook

  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 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 (11 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (11 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 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...

Food Service Worker (On Call)

  • Olympia, WA (6 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (6 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Providence St Peter - 413 Lilly Road North East, Olympia, WA 98506. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook

  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join our culinary team and showcase your talent in the kitchen! Were seeking passionate cooks to create mouthwatering dishes in a fun, fast-paced environment. As a...

Food Prep Helper

  • Steilacoom, WA (13 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Steilacoom, WA (13 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Food Prep Helper 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 510 Chambers Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388 Food Prep Helper Location: STEILACOOM HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 - 51955001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Join Our Team: Experienced Cook Wanted for Tenino Restaurant & Bar

  • Tenino, WA (12 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tenino, WA (12 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Our Tenino restaurant is a beloved local spot know for its amazing meals, friendly service and warm atmosphere. We're seeking an experienced cook who thrives in a small-town setting and is...

Prep Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Prep Cook Grann $18.00 Location: 2715 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA Grann Kitchen is looking for dedicated Prep Cooks to join our culinary family! What Youll Do: Prepare fresh ingredients, including meats,...

Demographic Data for Lacey, 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...
Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
In this course students will visit the past through cookbooks to learn about what foodstuffs and technologies were available and when, and how religious and nutritional concerns dictated what was...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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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