Kitchen Staff Jobs in Nichols, 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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Food Service Worker - Join Today

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: WILLOW POINT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER - 78982001 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during...

Food Service Worker

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Location Name: WILLOW POINT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER - 78982001 Location ID: 78982001 Food Service Worker Location: WILLOW POINT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER - 78982001 Workdays/shifts :...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 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 & Maintenance Tully's Vestal Inc.

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description Come be part of our growing Tully's Family!! Since 1991, Tully's Good Times has been a family owned, locally operated business with locations across Central, Western, and Southern New...

Cook & Prep Cook Tully's Vestal Inc.

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description Come be part of our growing Tully's Family!! Since 1991, Tully's Good Times has been a family owned, locally operated business with locations across Central, Western, and Southern New...

Food Service Worker

  • Elmira, NY (18 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elmira, NY (18 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Location: 1100 Clemens Center Pkwy Elmira, NY 14901 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as...

Cook

  • Endwell, NY (16 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Endwell, NY (16 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are: NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior...

Crew Member

  • Johnson City, NY (20 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Johnson City, NY (20 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 8 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...

Baker

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 19 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....

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Lead Cook

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Crew Member

  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (17 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 22 days ago

We are looking for Crew Members to join our KFC team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality...

Line Cook / Prep Cook

  • Johnson City, NY (20 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Johnson City, NY (20 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Job Description: Dave & Buster's is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or...

Baker - Hiring Now

  • Elmira, NY (18 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Elmira, NY (18 miles from Nichols, NY)
  • 26 days ago

The hourly wage range for this position is $14.20 - $18.00 / hour, based on applicable experience. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Nichols, 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 Nichols, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Nichols, 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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