Kitchen Staff Jobs in Montauk, 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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Kitchen Staff

  • Mystic, CT (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mystic, CT (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

All MASONICARE Jobs Kitchen Staff - Full Time MASONICARE - Mystic, CT Posted on 03/18/25 (Ref: CTYJqpc7iA) -Kitchen Staff / Food Service Worker Masonicare at Mystic Senior Living Community - Mystic,...

Food Service Worker - Greenport

  • Greenport, NY (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Greenport, NY (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Performs cleaning duties, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events....

KFC Cook

  • Westerly, RI (23 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westerly, RI (23 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We offer early wage access through Tapcheck so you can cash out on your wages before payday!** At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • New London, CT (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New London, CT (22 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location : Electric Boat - 50 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule...

Chef de Cuisine- Brunch, Bakery, Cafe + Grocer

  • Bridgehampton, NY (19 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgehampton, NY (19 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Best Bakery in the Hamptons + Cafe + Retail Grocer with European sensibility Must be passionate, self-disciplined independent creative thinker to lead teams by example. We champion seasonal and...

Seasonal Sous Chef

  • Southold, NY (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southold, NY (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, 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...

Dishwasher - Seasonal

  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with Food Prep and Service: Support cooks and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables, organizing ingredients, or portioning supplies as directed....

"Summer Private Cook Water Mill Weekends Guaranteed"

  • Water Mill, NY (21 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Water Mill, NY (21 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Summer Cook Wanted Water Mill (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Seeking a friendly, reliable cook to prepare simple, seasonal lunches and dinners for a household in Water Mill this summer. Guaranteed...

Sous Chef - Bridgehamton Tennis and Surf Club

  • Bridgehampton, NY (19 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgehampton, NY (19 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Sous Chef - Bridgehamton Tennis and Surf Club Salary: $75000-$80000/yr CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare, and...

Line Cook

  • East Hampton, NY (10 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Hampton, NY (10 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago

staff for service....

Pasta Cook

  • East Hampton, NY (10 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Hampton, NY (10 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 5 days ago

preparation, per direction of Chef on Duty - Inform Chef on Duty of any sub-par product prior to the start of service - Restock items that were depleted during the shift - Maintain and strictly abide...

Seasonal Cook

  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and camp leadership about special meals, dietary needs, or schedule changes....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (24 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 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...

Chef de Cuisine

  • Westerly, RI (23 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westerly, RI (23 miles from Montauk, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Key Relationships:Internal: Reports to the Executive Sous Chef and maintains relations with Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff....

Demographic Data for Montauk, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Montauk, 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 Montauk, 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 Montauk, 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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