Kitchen Staff Jobs in Washington

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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Elk Haven Winery

Winery Head Chef

staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient food preparation and service....

PRN Temporary Cook

  • East Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • East Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Seasonal Line Cook - Tumble Creek Club

  • Cle Elum, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cle Elum, WA
  • 4 hours ago

preparation practices....

Utility Worker Or Senior Utility Worker

  • Kent, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Highline Water District (Kent, WA) is recruiting for a full-time Utility Worker or Senior Utility Worker position. Wage Range: Utility Worker $32.19 to $41.86; Senior Utility Worker $38.48 to...

WDVA Food Service Worker, Part-Time - Permanent, Spokane Veterans Home

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Take out garbage, cl ean and sanitize food preparation equipment, utensils, and dishware. Use of equipment to assure cross-contamination does not occur. Clean dish room and equipment. And more!...

Server Assistant - Vista Prime Steak and Seafood

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Empty bus trays containing dirty dishes and silverware back at the dishwashing area....

Senior Cook - SIF Needed

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 10 hours ago

This position is responsible for preparing food products utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes and plating guidelines, meeting production schedules in accordance...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Burlington, WA
  • 14 hours 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 (Full Time)

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Siemens - 22010 51st Street, Issaquah, WA 98029. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : McKinstry - 5005 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Dishwasher Part-Time Seattle Aquarium

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Seasonal Nelson Farm Pool Cook

  • Cle Elum, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cle Elum, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 1+ years previous food preparation experience; Basic Knife Skills; Ability to work well with others; Able to communicate well with staff and...

Line Cook Part-Time Seattle Aquarium

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Jail - Cook UP TO $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Examples of Duties Supervises inmate workers and participates in cooking, baking and other food preparation as a cook on shift....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
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 Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Washington
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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