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

Kitchen Team Member

  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Req ID: 463970 Address: 1262 Route 414 Waterloo, NY, 13165 Benefits: * $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Kfc Restaurant Cook(Kfc Canandaigua)

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

Summary As a Restaurant Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food in accordance with our brand's recipes and operational standards. This role plays a key part in delivering an...

Kfc Restaurant Crew Member(Kfc Canandaigua)

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

Summary As a Restaurant Crew Member, you will play a key role in delivering fast, friendly, and accurate service to customers. You'll be responsible for preparing food and beverages, maintaining...

Cook

  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bath, NY (24 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Steuben Center is looking to hire a Cook in Bath, NY. DUTIES: Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods Baking a variety of rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies Working on tray line...

Grill/prep cook needed for Mexican restaurant.

  • Montour Falls, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montour Falls, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Grill/prep cook needed for Mexican restaurant. (Watkins Glen) compensation: 16-20 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Grill cook Looking for an experienced grill...

Grill/prep cook needed for Mexican restaurant.

  • Montour Falls, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montour Falls, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for an experienced grill cook for a fast paced Mexican restaurant. No experience needed in Latin cuisine. Will train a motivated person. Spanish speaking is a plus but not necessary.

Ingredient Control Cook

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

Summary The Cook/Ingredient Control Food Worker position works in the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Production areas at the Finger Lakes Campus. Under the supervision of a Supervisory Cook, the...

Cook II

  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY (21 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Cook - Full Time - Days/Evenings

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

Effectively provides Person Centered care and services Roles and Responsibilities Hot and/or Cold food preparation in accordance with recipe standards Recipe scaling while maintaining exceptional quality...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Honeoye, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Honeoye, NY (22 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 7 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 II

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

Provide and distribute food for patients, residents, and non-patient meals. Meets production schedules, assuring high quality products and preventing food waste. Assists with maintaining...

Cook I Cook II

  • Penn Yan, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Penn Yan, NY
  • 7 days ago

Full Time Opening - Days and Evening Shifts! Part Time - Days and Evening Shifts! SIGN ON BONUS!!!! Full Time Cooks receive a $500 bonus to start and Part Time Cooks receive $250! Finger Lakes...

Deli Team Member

  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (15 miles from Penn Yan, NY)
  • 13 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...

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

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

May weigh and measure ingredients; may prepare and cook various meats, fish, hot cereals, vegetables, desserts, and simple baked goods. Performs other job-related duties as assigned....

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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
45.5%
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 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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