Kitchen Staff Jobs in Albany, NY

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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Sous Chef - Nassau County, New York

  • Nassau, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Nassau, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $65000 - $70000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: N/A A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Baptist Health - 297 Ballston Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 Schedule: Full...

Senior Utility Worker

  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Location Name: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 76929001 Location ID: 76929001 Senior Utility Worker Location: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 76929001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Food Service Worker

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Work Schedule: 10:30am -7:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920S Physical Requirements : Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and he from cooking and dishwashing...

Cook

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Cook Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion Veterans Health Administrion Summary This position is loced in the Nutrition and Food Service the Veterans Affairs Medical Center...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Seasonal)

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Union Square Events We are hiring immediately for seasonal CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Union Square Events - 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga, NY 12866 Note: online applications...

Lead Cook

  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Sous Chef

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (21 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef role is a vital part of the Bocage & Standard Fare team, contributing to the culinary team via excellent cooking & knife skills, training & supervising other cooks, maintaining a...

Reliable Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Rensselaer, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Regeneron - 81 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Steward

  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Take responsibility for garbage disposal and overall kitchen cleanliness....

Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: GE CORPORATE, SCHENECTADY - 27670011 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Reliable Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : 100 Coliseum Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday -...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: GE CORPORATE, SCHENECTADY - 27670011 Location ID: 27670011 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: GE CORPORATE, SCHENECTADY - 27670011 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Front Of House Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Malta, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Malta, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FRONT OF HOUSE FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Global Foundry Cafe - 400 Stone Break Road Ext, Malta, NY 12020 Note: online applications accepted...

Utility/Food Service Worker - Lansingburgh School Nutrition

  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 3 days ago

School Food Service Worker - Fuel the Future! Monday-Friday (No Nights or Weekends!) Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Food...

Demographic Data for Albany, NY

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Albany, NY

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 Albany, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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