Kitchen Staff Jobs in Guilderland, 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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Villa Valenti Pub

Line Cook / Pizza Maker

As a Line Cook / Pizza Maker with us, you'll be in charge of menu planning, pasta prep, knife skills, soup making, plate presentation, seafood dishes, broiling, sautéing, ensuring food quality, sauce...

Demi Chef de Partie Breakfast

  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Pulitzer Amsterdam Demi Chef de Partie Breakfast Full-Time Pulitzer Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands A property of: Lore Group Posted 1 day ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS At Pulitzer Amsterdam we...

Chef De Partie (ambulant)

  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Mentor junior kitchen staff and assist in their training and development. What We're Looking For: Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality kitchen....

Chef de Partie

  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (21 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Mentor junior kitchen staff and assist in their training and development. What We're Looking For: Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality kitchen....

Hotel Dishwasher

  • Troy, NY (16 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Troy, NY (16 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

. + Clean food preparation and production areas as required. + Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager...

Steward

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Position Summary: Ensures all food preparation and storage areas are cleaned and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner Job Title: Steward Department: Food & Beverage Reports To: Stewarding Supervisor...

Cook - NY

  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Wage: $15.50 Our independently owned Pizza Hut is hiring for enthusiastic, hardworking Team Members to join our restaurant. We pride ourselves in our fun atmosphere and love mentoring all of our...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Glenmont, NY (9 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glenmont, NY (9 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pay starting $15.50 / hour Work today, get paid today? Yes!! Apply and learn how! Hospitality Restaurant Group (Taco Bell) is looking for Food Champions who love serving customers and want to...

Line Cook - Colonie Chilis

  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook - Colonie Chili's

  • Colonie, NY (4 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colonie, NY (4 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Food Service Worker - Eddy Village Green/Marjorie Doyle- Part Time - Cohoes, NY

  • Cohoes, NY (10 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cohoes, NY (10 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Assisting in cleaning and sanitation the food service area, (may include setting and clearing tables), includes dishwashing, sweeping and mopping and other utility tasks Serve meals...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Clifton Park, NY (11 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (11 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 1 day ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Senior Baker

  • Troy, NY (16 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, NY (16 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 76929001 Location ID: 76929001 Senior Baker Location: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 76929001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Cook

  • Coxsackie, NY (24 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coxsackie, NY (24 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 2 days ago

.** Completed academic work in a degree program for food management, or hotel management with a concentration in food preparation, may be substituted on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY (5 miles from Guilderland, 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Guilderland, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Guilderland, 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 Guilderland, 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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