Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lee Center, 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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Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Bridgeport, NY (24 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, NY (24 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 13 hours 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...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 hours 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...

Dishwasher / Utility

  • New Hartford, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Hartford, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 hours 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

  • Rome, NY (7 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rome, NY (7 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 7 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 56 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants....

Food Service Worker

  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Assist in food preparation as necessary. Flexibility needed to meet program and service needs High School Diploma/Equivalency preferred. Basic food service experience required....

Team Member - Food Champion- Part Time

  • Yorkville, NY (18 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yorkville, NY (18 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Order Number: DG0237097 Job Title: Team Member - Food Champion- Part Time Company: Taco Bell Location: Yorkville, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

Grill Cook

  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago

NY1539578 Position: Grill Cook Location: 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, US, NY, 13323 JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for cooking grill and fryer items in accordance with Parkhurst standards and...

Crew Member

  • New Hartford, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Hartford, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 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 - RNC - Full Time - Variable Shifts

  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Maintains all areas at an acceptable...

Food Service Worker-RNC- Part Time - Variable Shifts

  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Utica, NY (22 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Maintains all areas at an acceptable...

Sous Chef

  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.30 - $23.00 / hour, based on applicable experience. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and...

Cook - Restaurant - Hiring Now

  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clinton, NY (20 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00 / hour, based on applicable experience. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and...

Team Member - Food Champion - Full Time

  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 9 days ago

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member

  • Canastota, NY (21 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Canastota, NY (21 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Nothing makes us happier than providing our guests with Americas favorite coffee, refreshing beverages, tasty baked goods and snacks....

Restaurant Line Cook

  • New York Mills, NY (19 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York Mills, NY (19 miles from Lee Center, NY)
  • 11 days ago

RESTAURANT LINE COOK (NEW YORK MILLS) Chowder House 57 Burrstone Road near Pulaski St. compensation: experience = salary employment type: job title: Line Cook Wednesday thru Saturday Principals...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lee Center, 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 Lee Center, 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 Lee Center, 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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