Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rochester, 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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Team Member - Food Champion

  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Pay starting $15.50 / hour Work today, get paid today? Yes!! Apply and learn how! Hospitality Restaurant Group (Taco Bell) is looking for Food Champions who love serving customers and want to...

Pastry Chef

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Crew Member

  • Penfield, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Penfield, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Become a Team Member of Jersey Mikes Mayer Restaurants vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes ready-to-take-off career that is fun, fulfilling and...

Lead Cook

  • Brockport, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockport, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Leads training programs for kitchen staff specifically focused on the preparation and cooking of foods. Maintains cleanliness of food preparation equipment and the general kitchen work area....

Food Service Cook

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

TEAM MEMBERS ROCHESTER, NY Team Member CrossAmerica Partners is an operator of convenience stores and a retail distributor of motor fuels. With a geographic footprint across 34 states, we strive...

Sous Chef

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef Department: Food & Nutrition Service Location: Rochester General Hospital - Wolfgang Puck Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend: No...

Dunkin Restaurant Crew - Chili Ave/Coldwater Rd

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Dunkin Restaurant Crew - Chili Ave/Coldwater Rd Rochester, NY ( Job Type Part-time Description Reports To:Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and...

Dunkin Crew Member- Chili Ave/Brooks Ave

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Dunkin Crew Member- Chili Ave/Brooks Ave Rochester, NY ( Job Type Part-time Description Reports To:Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting...

KFC Cook

  • Farmington, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 2 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...

Dishwasher

  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Dishwashers to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, keeping the dish area clean and...

Deli Clerk #412

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

Deli Clerk #412 Apr 25, 2025 Rochester, NY, US, 14618 Pay Rate Starting at: Level [[$16.00]]/ hr Rates of pay are determined by previous experience and labor contract seniority. SUMMARY The...

Sushi Cook

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Location: 3175 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part time Pay...

Cook Family Shelter

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Make a difference in a family's life! Volunteers of America Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Victor, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Victor, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 3 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...

Cook / Dietary Assistant

  • North Chili, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chili, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 3 days ago

This includes sanitizing of all dining room service ware, trays and carts. 8. Supervises the maintenance and cleaning of assigned culinary equipment and work areas. 9....

Demographic Data for Rochester, NY

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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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