Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aurora, 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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KITCHEN HELP - Garretts Brewing Company

  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

KITCHEN HELP - Garrett's Brewing Company (Trumansburg) image 1 of 1 1 West Main Street near Union Street compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook Now...

Wanted Dish Washer And Cleaner

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a person that could and likes to work. this job....cleaner of kitchen and doing dishes. this is a manufacturer job that includes labeling,packaging,using a vacuum machine and needs to...

KITCHEN HELP - Garrett's Brewing Company

  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Now hiring at Garrett's Brewing Company in Trumansburg, New York! Come join the amazing team that continues to establish Garrett's as one of the best craft breweries in the Finger Lakes. We are...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Sennett, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sennett, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Cook II

  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 5 days ago

#493 Geneva, NY, USA Pay Range $18.74 - $21.76 Job Description Provide and distribute food for patients, residents, and non-patient meals. Meets production schedules, assuring high quality...

Cook

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Cook: (3) Fulltime, Temporary, Seasonal (H-2B) Jobs available 05/25/2025-10/31/2025.Employer: Ranic LLC dba Ranic Golf Club, 189 Pleasant Grove Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850Duties: Prep, season, cook,...

Store Culinary Assistant - $16hr-$16.50 - $1000 BONUS

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Schedule: Part timeAvailability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening(Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years orolderLocation: Ithaca, NYAddress: 500 S. Meadow StreetPay: $16.50 -$17 /...

Dishwasher @ $17.63 per hour

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Complete food preparation tasks as assigned: vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, garnishes, etc. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of....

Crew Member

  • Moravia, NY (13 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Moravia, NY (13 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The Wolak Group is currently hiring for a Crew Member to join our network! We are an established Dunkin Franchise with 90+ locations and growing. Nothing makes us happier than providing our guests...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : Auburn Enlarged City SD - 79 Thorton Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 Note: online applications...

Senior Cook

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Ability to adhere to all food preparation and service standards set by Ithaca College Dining Services staff. Capacity to read and follow written and electronic recipes....

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD AND 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...

Temporary Sous Chef, The Statler Hotel Cornell University

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Temporary Sous Chef, The Statler Hotel The Statler Hotel at Cornell University announces a temporary opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our Culinary Team. Our Statler Family: We are a team of...

Lead Food Service Worker S04, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Lead Food Service Worker S04, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic...

CREW MEMBER- ALL SHIFTS-Taco Bell (PENN YAN, NY)

  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Description Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth,...

Demographic Data for Aurora, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aurora, 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 Aurora, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
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 Aurora, 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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