Kitchen Staff Jobs in Penn Yan, 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 HELP - Garretts Brewing Company

  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

KITCHEN HELP - Garrett's Brewing Company (Trumansburg) image 1 of 1 1 West Main Street near Union Street compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook Now...

KITCHEN HELP - Garrett's Brewing Company

  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Now hiring at Garrett's Brewing Company in Trumansburg, New York! Come join the amazing team that continues to establish Garrett's as one of the best craft breweries in the Finger Lakes. We are...

Crew Member - Taco Bell (Bath, NY)

  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth, Loyalty, Respect,...

Cook II

  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago

#493 Geneva, NY, USA Pay Range $18.74 - $21.76 Job Description Provide and distribute food for patients, residents, and non-patient meals. Meets production schedules, assuring high quality...

Food Service Worker

  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker in any of the food preparation and service areas of the Bath VA Medical Center....

Food Service Worker

  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker in any of the food preparation and service areas of the Bath VA Medical Center....

Cook

  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Schedule: Per diem (as needed), days/evenings/nights and weekend availability needed What will you do? Responsible for preparing, seasoning, and garnishing food for patient and non-patient meals....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 463969 Address: 7748 Route 53 Bath, NY, 14810 Benefits: * $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

CREW MEMBER- ALL SHIFTS-Taco Bell (PENN YAN, NY)

  • Penn Yan, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Penn Yan, NY
  • 11 days ago

Description Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth,...

KFC Cook

  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (20 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 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...

Deli Associate

  • Alpine, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alpine, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 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...

Deli Counter Attendant

  • King Ferry, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • King Ferry, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 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...

Deli Specialist

  • Burdett, NY (17 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Burdett, NY (17 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 14 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...

Demographic Data for Penn Yan, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan, 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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