Kitchen Staff Jobs in Horseheads, 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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Cook - Chemung Nursing Facility

  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Healthcare Cook - Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time No Late Nights! Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team...

Food Service Worker- Chemung Nursing Facility

  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Crew Member

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 2 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Food Service Worker S02, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available Cornell University

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker S02, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and...

Dish Machine Operator S02, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available Cornell University

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Dish Machine Operator S02, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and...

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

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 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...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 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....

Baker

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 3 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....

Barista and general food & service worker at busy coffee shop and cafe

  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elmira, NY (10 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago

There is down time and we generally fill that with prepping baked goods and cleaning our stations. Interested?...

Grill/prep cook needed for Mexican restaurant.

  • Montour Falls, NY (9 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Montour Falls, NY (9 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Grill/prep cook needed for Mexican restaurant. (Watkins Glen) compensation: 16-20 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Grill cook Looking for an experienced grill...

Dishwasher

  • Corning, NY (11 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Corning, NY (11 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals General knowledge of commercial dishwashing...

Grill Cook

  • Corning, NY (11 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Corning, NY (11 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 5 days ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Food Service Worker

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Location: 500 S. Meadow Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

PM Banfi Line Cook S04, The Statler Hotel Cornell University

  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (21 miles from Horseheads, NY)
  • 7 days ago

PM Banfi Line Cook S04, The Statler Hotel The Statler Hotel at Cornell University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for an S04 Cook to join our Culinary Team. As a member of the...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Horseheads, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Horseheads, NY
  • 7 days 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...

Demographic Data for Horseheads, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Horseheads, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Horseheads, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Horseheads, 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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