Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Random Lake Pizzeria

Dishes / Delivery

days per week What You’ll Do: Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment Keep the dish station and surrounding areas clean and organized Help with general cleaning tasks and assist kitchen...

Brew & Ole’s Gastropub

Cook

Collaboration : Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations....

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Plover, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Plover, WI
  • 3 hours ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Cook (Part Time)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. Location : Delta Sky Club MKE - 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part time...

Cook

  • Greendale, WI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Greendale, WI
  • 4 hours ago

Job Type Part-time Description The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James...

Cook

  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 4 hours ago

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

Utility Worker

  • Horicon, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Horicon, WI
  • 10 hours ago

Pay: $22/hour A Utility Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill....

Full Time Line Cook

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 10 hours ago

At Miss Mollys Cafe, we believe good food and genuine kindness go hand in hand. We make everything from scratchfrom hearty breakfasts to fresh, seasonal lunchesand we serve with intention, whether...

Potawatomi Sportsbook Cook 2

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) *Perform intermediate food preparation and cooking duties, including but not limited to breading and marinating ingredients for use; preparing...

Cook - Part time

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 11 hours ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Villa Rosa Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Day hours: 6:30 am- 2:30 pm Job Summary: Prepare and presents nourishing food to patients, guests and...

Dietary Cook - Part-Time Day/Evening

  • Nekoosa, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nekoosa, WI
  • 11 hours ago

#LI-AS1 Assisted Living Facility - Dietary Cook Wages up to $15 / hr Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day....

Food Service Assistant

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering....

SafeHouse Cook III - PT

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 14 hours ago

Just entering the cooking industry? Our Cook III are entry level and you will follow all orders given to you by chefs and cooks. As a Marcus Hotels & Resorts cook, you will have the unique...

FT Cook

  • Muskego, WI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Muskego, WI
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS We Have a Place for YOU Apply To Stair Crest in Muskego Today! Position: Full-time Cook Hours: 10:30am - 7pm Starting Range: $17.88 - $21.04 +BOE At Stair...

Sous Chef

  • Fontana, WI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fontana, WI
  • 19 hours ago

Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including training cooks, and performance management. Delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation....

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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