Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hunter, 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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Line Cook

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Restaurant Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Chichester, NY (9 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chichester, NY (9 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Cook

  • Coxsackie, NY (22 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coxsackie, NY (22 miles from Hunter, 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...

Deer Mountain Inn - Line Cook - Starting $22/hr

  • Tannersville, NY (5 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tannersville, NY (5 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Line Cook Location: Tannersville, NY Compensation: Competitive salary + housing available if needed About Deer Mountain Inn 168 acres nestled in the heart of the Catskills, Deer Mountain Inn...

Deer Mountain Inn - Line Cook - $22/hr

  • Tannersville, NY (5 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tannersville, NY (5 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Line Cook Deer Mountain Inn Location: Tannersville, NY Compensation: Competitive salary + housing available if needed About Deer Mountain Inn 168 acres nestled in the heart of the Catskills, Deer...

Sous Chef

  • Tivoli, NY (22 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tivoli, NY (22 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 9 days ago

staff Complete opening and closing of the kitchen and managing EOD service close-out Provide excellent, warm, and welcoming customer service and ensure kitchen staff members are executing a high level...

Bagel Baker

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Help with food preparation and dishwashing duties when available. Eat bagels right out of the oven--one of the greatest joys in life!...

Line Cook Needed for Cafe

  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Line Cook Needed for Cafe (Windham) compensation: To be discussed employment type: job title: Line Cook Needed for Cafe Looking for an experienced line cook for a busy cafe located in Windham, NY....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 13 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Dishwasher (Seasonal)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 21 days ago

$500 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Health Alliance Mary's Ave - 105 Mary Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Note: online applications...

Cook - Per-Diem

  • Catskill, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Catskill, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control Maintain...

Sous Chef (Seasonal)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Location: Frost Valley YMCA We are hiring immediately for seasonal SOUS CHEF positions. Address : 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

PT Baker (4 AM Start Time)

  • Cairo, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Cairo, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 422853 Address: USA-NY-Cairo-223 Main Street Store Code: Store 08415 BAKERY (7249640) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hunter, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Hunter, 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 Hunter, 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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