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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Pizzeria Manager

  • Pizza D
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pizza D
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Menu planning and development Knife skills and portion control Ensuring food quality and consistency Experience with grilling, fryer, and food preparation Food handling and sanitation practices Quality...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description Location Name: HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES - 54935004 Location ID: 54935004 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES - 54935004...

Crew Member

  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Location: 345 Eastern Blvd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type:...

Dishwasher

  • Watkins Glen, NY (18 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (18 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Cook I

  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation....

Line Cook

  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (19 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is the owner / operator of 55 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar...

Crew Member

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

We are looking for a Crew Member to help us deliverour mission statement turningmoments into memories for our guests, while providing opportunities to ouremployees, and giving back to the...

Kitchen Team Member

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

Benefits: $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program Paid Time Off Flexible Scheduling 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision...

Food Service Worker

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

Location: 300 Hamilton Street Geneva, NY 14456 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

Baker

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

Location Name: HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES - 54935007 Location ID: 54935007 Baker Location: HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES - 54935007 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - varying shifts (open...

Food Preparation Workers

  • Ovid, NY (13 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ovid, NY (13 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Food Preparation Workers to work at a facility in Ovid, NY. These are registry positions with our company....

Lead Cook

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

Schedule: Part time, Days/evenings Requirements Demonstrates the ability to work in a kitchen where large quantities of food are prepared. Exhibits a caring and patient behavior towards residents....

Sous Chef in the Finger Lakes!

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

We are looking for a Finger Lakes high-volume Sous Chef to join our team. We are growing and need leaders to help us get there. This is a year-round position! Great salary, and 65K-75K Base. Must...

Food Service Worker 2, (Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center) (NY HELPS)

  • Ovid, NY (13 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ovid, NY (13 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Experience must have included responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering of food and non-food supplies....

Cook - Hiring Immediately

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

Cook Location: HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES - 54935005 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

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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
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
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 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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