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Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Hudson, IA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

Perform all positions within the kitchen. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and position. Please apply, and a Hiring Manager will discuss ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Perform all positions within the kitchen. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and position. Please apply, and a Hiring Manager will discuss ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff Substitute

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas including equipment and dishes. * Keep inventory stock organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures. Keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from ...

Buffalo Wild Wings

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE You'll work directly within the Heart of House as a Kitchen Team Member/Cook. You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and ...

Buffalo Wild Wings

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$13 - $17.50/hr

GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE You'll work directly within the Heart of House as a Kitchen Team Member/Cook. You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and ...

Buffalo Wild Wings

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$13 - $17.50/hr

GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE You'll work directly within the Heart of House as a Kitchen Team Member/Cook. You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and ...

Pizza Ranch - Cedar Falls

Dishwasher

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Dishwasher (Back of House) We are currently hiring Dishwashers -a vital part of our kitchen team! As a Dishwasher, you are essential in keeping our restaurant running smoothly and our kitchen ...

Tony's La Pizzeria

Pizza Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$13.50 - $20/hr

Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking. Cooking and arranging food. Cook We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen in Denver, IA is $14.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kitchen staff member?

Kitchen staff are employees who work in the kitchen of restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, or other food service establishments. Their roles can include preparing ingredients, cooking food, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and supporting chefs in various tasks. Kitchen staff may include cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and kitchen assistants. They play a crucial role in ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

What is the difference between a kitchen manager and a kitchen assistant?

A kitchen manager ensures that every aspect of the meal service at a restaurant meets the expectations of the customer. In this career, you make sure that you have adequate stock, the kitchen has enough staff to handle all orders, and the food is cooked correctly and served promptly. During busy periods, a manager may check each order to ensure correctness and quality. A kitchen assistant performs a variety of support tasks under the direction of the manager. In this career, you may expedite food service, replenish supplies, perform cooking duties, or serve food to customers. However, you are not held responsible for the ultimate failure or success of a shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kitchen staff member?

To thrive as a Kitchen Staff member, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, point-of-sale systems, and food handling certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining food quality, safety standards, and smooth kitchen operations in a busy environment.

What are some common challenges faced by kitchen staff and how can they be managed effectively?

Kitchen staff often work in fast-paced environments where multitasking and time management are critical. Common challenges include managing high order volumes, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and effective communication with team members. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay organized, follow established kitchen protocols, and foster open communication with chefs and other staff. Many kitchens also use checklists and pre-shift meetings to coordinate responsibilities and ensure a smooth workflow.

What is the difference between Kitchen vs Line Cook?

AspectKitchenLine Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; culinary training optionalHigh school diploma; culinary training or apprenticeship often preferred
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringSpecific station within a kitchen, working on a particular menu section
Job RoleOversees overall kitchen operations or specific areasPrepares dishes on a specific station during service
Industry UsageBroad term encompassing all kitchen staffSpecific role within the kitchen team, often part of the culinary staff

While "Kitchen" refers broadly to the entire cooking environment and staff, a "Line Cook" is a specialized role focused on preparing dishes at a specific station during service. The line cook is a key part of the kitchen team, working under the supervision of chefs or kitchen managers. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify job expectations and career paths within culinary environments.

What are all the positions in a kitchen?

A kitchen typically includes various positions such as executive chef, sous chef, line cook, prep cook, pastry chef, dishwasher, and kitchen porter. These roles involve different responsibilities like food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and managing kitchen operations, often requiring specific skills and certifications. The team works together to ensure efficient and safe food service in a restaurant or food establishment.
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Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Waterloo, IA • On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 89 rated restaurants

Job description

Benefits:
  • Life/Disability Insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Kitchen Manager for our location in Waterloo Weekends are required with a 50-hour typical workweek. Salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on experience, plus bonus. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, health, dental, life/disability insurance, and more. Plus, we're closed on Christmas day.
CyHawk is a growing company that opened our first Perkins in 2007 and now own 21 restaurants
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Manages back of the house operations of assigned restaurant; responsible for achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Provide direction to back of house staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and quality work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
  • Reports: Directly to General Manager
  • Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
  • External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors, repair technicians, salespersons, and community organizations and schools

LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates principles actions, uses sound judgment and follow through on commitments.
  • Anticipates problems and issues and makes timely and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrates a passion and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer and wine.
  • Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.
  • Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.
  • Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.
  • Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
  • Assists the restaurant staff to achieve plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and development and training of employees.
  • Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly n a clean, safe and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
  • Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
  • Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.
  • Ensures the unit's compliance to productivity and service standards with a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
  • Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Conducts employee activities to include staffing, training and conducting performance reviews with all kitchen personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work counseling.
  • Accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, restaurant supplies, inventories, productivity food costs, and operating expenses.
  • Attends unit management meetings and regional kitchen manager meetings; makes presentations as requested.

Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.
The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

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