Kitchen Staff Jobs in Queensbury, 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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Pizza Maker

  • Hadley, NY (16 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hadley, NY (16 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Pizza Maker Join the culinary team at Falcon Trails in Hadley, NY as a Pizza Maker and showcase your passion for creating delicious dishes in a fast-paced environment. Daily Responsibilities:...

Hurricane Grill & Wings Cook

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 30+ days ago

preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations....

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 23 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....

Dishwasher at The Log Jam Restaurant

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 9 hours ago

White Management Corporation is looking for an individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated and trustworthy. The Log Jam Restaurant in Queensbury, NY is looking for...

Cook

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Our Mission: We Celebrate and Enhance All Lives with Kindness & Integrity Highlights of the Cook Position: Possess knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining...

Crew Member

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 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...

On-Call Customer Attendant/Short Order Cook Skidmore College

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 days ago

preparation and cleaning in assigned area Scrub chairs, tables, and all equipment weekly Maintain a demonstrated interest in learning new ideas Ability to speak and listen effectively and respectfully...

On-Call Sanitation and Safety Steward Skidmore College

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 3 days ago

preparation may be assigned by a supervisor Ability to speak and listen effectively with supervisors, customers, and employees of the College Maintain a demonstrated interest in learning new ideas...

EG Food Service Associate

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: If you are a high energy, outgoing leader who loves to help others, work as part of a team, and enjoys working in a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Seasonal)

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Union Square Events We are hiring immediately for seasonal CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Union Square Events - 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga, NY 12866 Note: online applications...

Front Of House Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Malta, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Malta, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FRONT OF HOUSE FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Global Foundry Cafe - 400 Stone Break Road Ext, Malta, NY 12020 Note: online applications accepted...

Line Cook - Full Time Scottys Restaurant

  • Wilton, NY (8 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wilton, NY (8 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Line Cook - Full Time Scotty's Restaurant (Wilton NY @ Exit 16) Wilton Travel Plaza/Scotty's Restaurant 215 Ballard Road near Gorden Lane compensation: Hourly, Benefits for Full time, OT is time...

Friendly Food Service Workers - Ballston Spa School Nutrition

  • Ballston Spa, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ballston Spa, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Friendly Food Service Workers - Ballston Spa School Nutrition (Ballston Spa) Whitsons Culinary Group compensation: $16.00 employment type: job title: Food Service Worker Whitsons School Nutrition...

Friendly Food Service Worker Lead - Ballston Spa School Nutrition

  • Ballston Spa, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ballston Spa, NY (23 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Friendly Food Service Worker Lead - Ballston Spa School Nutrition (Ballston Spa) Whitsons Culinary Group compensation: $20.00 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Food Service...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Queensbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. Location: Woodlawn Commons - 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Schedule: Full time schedule. Tuesday - Saturday,...

Demographic Data for Queensbury, NY

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Queensbury, 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 Queensbury, 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 Queensbury, 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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