Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shelton, 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 (23 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Olympia, WA (23 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 4 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 (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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

  • Home, WA (18 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Home, WA (18 miles from Shelton, 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 (22 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (22 miles from Shelton, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, WA
  • 1 day 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 (On Call)

  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (15 miles from Shelton, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Shelton, 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 (24 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Steilacoom, WA (24 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 3 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,...

Crew Member

  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 4 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...

Baker

  • Shelton, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Shelton, WA
  • 8 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...

Meat Clerk

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

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Cook

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

Benefits/Perks Excellent job outlook Consistent work schedules with minimum or no weekend work Great job satisfaction Job Summary As a Cook at Horizon Learning Center, you'll help prepare meals...

Cook

  • Olympia, WA (22 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (22 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Cook Full Time Kitchen Staff Capital Place, Olympia, WA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1615 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Cook Supervisor: Executive Chef FLSA Status: Hourly, non -exempt Date Approved:...

Cook

  • Olympia, WA (22 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (22 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Do you want to work for a great company with competitive benefits and salary? The Hilton Garden Inn Olympia is looking to hire a Cook. If you think you'd be a great addition to the team, please...

Cook

  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Shelton, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Cook Apple American Group - Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Posted: 4/6/2025 - Expires: 6/5/2025 Job ID: 287672254 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Flynn Group,...

Demographic Data for Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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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