Kitchen Staff Jobs in Poughkeepsie, 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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Cook

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Essential Duties/Core Competencies Prepares, seasons, and garnishes all food. Maintains all refrigeration and dry storage areas to ensure proper handling and rotation of products. Follows all...

Sous Chef

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Essential Duties/Core Competencies: Works with the Chef to create a cohesive team within the kitchen. Demonstrates a positive presence within the kitchen and the restaurant as a role model and a...

Steward

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Essential Functions: Cleans and maintains floors and walls in designated food service areas. Cleans and sanitizes the entire kitchen area. Collects and removes trash from all areas of the...

Line Cook

  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Hiring all BOH positions at Little Goat! New Restaurant coming in May

  • Rhinebeck, NY (16 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rhinebeck, NY (16 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Our concept celebrates the beauty of farm-to-table dining in the Hudson Valley, focusing on vegetable-forward dishes, housemade pasta, artisan flatbreads, and freshly baked goods....

Culinary Assistant - PT - SUNY Orange

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

preparation and cooking techniques Ability to use and maintain equipment in a commercial kitchen Ability to wash, peel and cut vegetables Ability to prepare a wide range of kitchen ingredients Basic...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

Cook Wanted

  • Pleasant Valley, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Valley, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for an experienced cook for an italian food/pizzeria. Pay based on experience. Part Time / Full time. Call Benny at ...

Restaurant Dishwasher, Food Prep

  • Cold Spring, NY (16 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring, NY (16 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Dishwasher, Food Prep (cold spring NY) Riverview Restaurant compensation: to be discussed employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dishwasher Experienced dish and pan...

Dishwasher / Utility

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago

A pplebee's started with the same philosophy wefollow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 55 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants....

Pastry Cook

  • Amenia, NY (20 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Amenia, NY (20 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. All government, safety, health, and security standards are complied through the department at all times....

Line Cook

  • Gardiner, NY (14 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gardiner, NY (14 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Line Cook Wildflower Farms Step into the realm of culinary excellence as a key player in our kitchen brigade. Whether you're a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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...

Head Chef Wanted- New Opening

  • Tillson, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tillson, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement. Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost management to achieve financial targets....

Cook (Seasonal)

  • Walden, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walden, NY (17 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently hiring aCookat Angry Orchard Cidery in Walden, NY. Creates world-class food to complement our world-class beers and spirits. Keeps food orders flowing in an efficient, sanitary,...

Demographic Data for Poughkeepsie, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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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