Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ithaca, 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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Meat Clerk Full Time

  • Newfield, NY (6 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newfield, NY (6 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 3 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...

Prep Cook B Shift

  • Freeville, NY (9 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Freeville, NY (9 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

To supervise and teach good work habits to residents assigned to the food preparation program. To provide a positive role model for residents in the care of The William George Agency....

Production Utility Worker

  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company youve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Horseheads, NY (21 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Horseheads, NY (21 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Grill Cook Location: BETHANY VILLAGE - 45735002 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment...

Grill Cook

  • Horseheads, NY (21 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Horseheads, NY (21 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: BETHANY VILLAGE - 45735002 Location ID: 45735002 Grill Cook Location: BETHANY VILLAGE - 45735002 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More...

Dishwasher / Utility

  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 2 days ago

A pplebee's started with the same philosophy wefollow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 56 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants....

Line Cook

  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 2 days 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....

Texas Roadhouse - Line Cook

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

Click Here to Apply At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing...

Assistant Cook

  • Montour Falls, NY (17 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montour Falls, NY (17 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Schuyler County Office of the Aging Seeking Assistant Cook LAST DATE TO FILE: Applications accepted until position is filled. SALARY: $18.14/hr HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit an original...

Food Service Worker

  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1430685. The...

Cook

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 6 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment....

Deli Clerk #522

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 7 days ago

Deli Clerk #522 Jun 4, 2025 Ithaca, NY, US, 14850 Pay Rate Starting at: Level 01 - $16.00/ hr Rates of pay are determined by previous experience and labor contract seniority. SUMMARY The mission...

Cook - Part-Time/Per Diem

  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Pay 15.50 an hour Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;...

Crew Member

  • Dryden, NY (13 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dryden, NY (13 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 9 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...

AM Banfi Line Cook S06 - The Statler Hotel

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 9 days ago

The Statler Hotel has launched a search for our next Cook S06 for our Taverna Banfi Restaurant morning team! The Statler Hotel is the showcase for Cornell Universitys world-renowned School of...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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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