Kitchen Staff Jobs in East 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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The Yelling Goat

Chef / Line Cook

The Yelling Goat is expanding. We are looking for enthusiastic cook(s) that thrive in a fast paced high volume environment. The new chefs will work with our veteran staff to learn all aspects of...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 29 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Salad and Sandwich Maker Overnight Shift

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 20 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Sous Chef, KeyBank Center

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring...

Cook

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Wage: $14.50-$16.00 Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member,...

Prep Cook

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $22.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Dishwasher, Highmark Stadium

  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity** Delaware North Sportservice is hiring temporary part-time Dishwashers to join our team at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. With the high quality of cleanliness and...

Dishwasher, Buffalo Airport

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity** Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time Dishwashers to join our team at Buffalo Airport in Buffalo, New York. When you use your knowledge of kitchen operations as a Kitchen...

Cook

  • Alden, NY (10 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alden, NY (10 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

preparation; + May serve prepared food from the steam table, plan menus or purchase food....

Lead Cook

  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (17 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Assignments High-volume food preparation and cooking, following established recipes and production system. Maintain production and usage records as required....

Dishwasher

  • Batavia, NY (23 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Batavia, NY (23 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is the owner / operator of 55 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar...

Dunkin' Crew Member - Warsaw, NY

  • Warsaw, NY (21 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warsaw, NY (21 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

DUNKIN' CREW MEMBER - WARSAW, NY Warsaw, NY ( Job Type Part-time Description Summary As a Restaurant Crew Member, you will play a key role in delivering fast, friendly, and accurate service to...

Cook, Highmark Stadium

  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (8 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members....

Cook (Assisted Living)

  • North Tonawanda, NY (24 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY (24 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

services while on shift.Creates an environment of respectful teamwork supervising and working alongside Dietary Aides to ensure the following. * Food preparation / sanitation practices and policies...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Batavia, NY (23 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Batavia, NY (23 miles from East Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Currently seeking employees to work with our Italian Pasta Kitchen to add to our team.This position requires the ability to prep, (dough, sauce, salad) cook, clean. We are looking for a self...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
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 East Aurora, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in East Aurora, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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