Kitchen Staff Jobs in Independence, IA

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Line Cook

  • SSP
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 15 hours ago

$18.00 / Hour Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediate Hiring Great Advancement Opportunities We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at our...

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Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Vinton, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vinton, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Helps prepare foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts. Also helps prepare catering orders. Performs cashier duties using the POS system....

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Line Cook

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 5 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Food Service Kitchen/Cook

  • TeachIowa
  • Oelwein, IA (14 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oelwein, IA (14 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Point of Sales Clerk at Oelwein High School - up to 3 hours per day during the school year, starting in August of 2026.

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Baker and Packager Associate

  • Sam's Club
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 7 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

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Brew Brothers Cook III

  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 7 days ago

A Cook 3 is responsible for preparing and cooking all menu items according to outlet standards, cleaning and maintaining all kitchen equipment. HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY Have a full...

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Assistant Cook

  • The Salvation Army
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with daily food preparation and serving in a manner consistent with Health Department food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards....

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High School Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 8 days ago

High School Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit...

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92G Food Service Specialist

  • Army National Guard
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 12 days ago

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that's where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it's your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow...

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Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Center Point, IA (20 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 21 days ago

Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit you. Benefits...

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Cook

  • Care Initiatives
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 25 days ago

What it takes to become a Cook with Care Initiatives: Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service. Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets....

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Line Cook

  • Oak View Group
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Line Cook | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center Location US-IA-Waterloo Job ID 2026-29937 Location Name Waterloo Convention Center Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Oak...

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Line Cook Part-Time Waterloo Convention Center

  • Oak View Group
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days 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...

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Food Service Worker

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Manchester, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manchester, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 36844 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Epworth, Iowa (US-IA) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Sous Chef Full-Time Waterloo Convention Center

  • Oak View Group
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (22 miles from Independence, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Ensures kitchen staff are aware of work place expectations by providing on-going assistance, training and mentoring to kitchen staff....

In Person Full Time

Demographic Data for Independence, IA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Independence, IA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Independence, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.8%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Independence, IA
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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