Kitchen Staff Member needed for The Boathouse in DeRuyter, NY.
Pay rate is $16.00 - $23.25 per hour.
A kitchen staff member is responsible for preparing food ingredients, cooking dishes according to recipes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety guidelines, and ensuring all food is prepared to the correct specifications, including washing dishes and assisting with unloading deliveries; essentially, they play a vital role in the smooth operation of a kitchen by preparing and cooking food while upholding hygiene standards.
Key responsibilities of a kitchen staff member may include:
Food preparation: Washing, chopping, slicing, and prepping ingredients as needed for cooking.
Cooking: Following recipes to cook dishes according to established standards.
Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
Food safety: Adhering to food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
Inventory management: Assisting with stocking ingredients and supplies, ensuring proper rotation.
Equipment operation: Properly using kitchen equipment like knives, ovens, and grills.
Following instructions: Complying with chef's instructions and recipe specifications.
Unloading deliveries: Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.
Depending on the specific role within the kitchen staff, additional responsibilities may include:
Prep cook: Focusing primarily on prepping ingredients like chopping vegetables and marinating meats.
Line cook: Cooking specific dishes on a designated cooking station.
Dishwasher: Washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, and pans.
Pantry cook: Managing inventory and preparing basic ingredients for other cooks.
Required skills for a kitchen staff position:
Basic knife skills
Understanding of cooking techniques
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of food safety regulations
Interested candidates should apply at
Pay rate is $16.00 - $23.25 per hour.
A kitchen staff member is responsible for preparing food ingredients, cooking dishes according to recipes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety guidelines, and ensuring all food is prepared to the correct specifications, including washing dishes and assisting with unloading deliveries; essentially, they play a vital role in the smooth operation of a kitchen by preparing and cooking food while upholding hygiene standards.
Key responsibilities of a kitchen staff member may include:
Food preparation: Washing, chopping, slicing, and prepping ingredients as needed for cooking.
Cooking: Following recipes to cook dishes according to established standards.
Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
Food safety: Adhering to food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses.
Inventory management: Assisting with stocking ingredients and supplies, ensuring proper rotation.
Equipment operation: Properly using kitchen equipment like knives, ovens, and grills.
Following instructions: Complying with chef's instructions and recipe specifications.
Unloading deliveries: Assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries.
Depending on the specific role within the kitchen staff, additional responsibilities may include:
Prep cook: Focusing primarily on prepping ingredients like chopping vegetables and marinating meats.
Line cook: Cooking specific dishes on a designated cooking station.
Dishwasher: Washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, and pans.
Pantry cook: Managing inventory and preparing basic ingredients for other cooks.
Required skills for a kitchen staff position:
Basic knife skills
Understanding of cooking techniques
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of food safety regulations
Interested candidates should apply at
Job ID: 481294502
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025
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