Kitchen Staff Jobs in Saratoga Springs, 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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Villa Valenti Pub

Line Cook / Pizza Maker

As a Line Cook / Pizza Maker with us, you'll be in charge of menu planning, pasta prep, knife skills, soup making, plate presentation, seafood dishes, broiling, sautéing, ensuring food quality, sauce...

Hurricane Grill & Wings Cook

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

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

Cook

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

Communicate clearly with other kitchen staff. Adhere to all Six Flags policies and procedures. Prioritize safety and cleanliness in all tasks. What You Will Need Must be 18 years or older....

Cook - NY

  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Wage: $15.50 Our independently owned Pizza Hut is hiring for enthusiastic, hardworking Team Members to join our restaurant. We pride ourselves in our fun atmosphere and love mentoring all of our...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Latham, NY (20 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Latham, NY (20 miles from Saratoga Springs, 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...

Line Cook - Colonie Chilis

  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook - Colonie Chili's

  • Colonie, NY (23 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colonie, NY (23 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook, The Gideon Putnam

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Line Cook to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for...

Food Service Worker - Eddy Village Green/Marjorie Doyle- Part Time - Cohoes, NY

  • Cohoes, NY (18 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cohoes, NY (18 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Assisting in cleaning and sanitation the food service area, (may include setting and clearing tables), includes dishwashing, sweeping and mopping and other utility tasks Serve meals...

Dishwasher, The Gideon Putnam

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Dishwasher to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. As a Dishwasher, the quality served up to...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Clifton Park, NY (14 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (14 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Dishwasher

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Dishwasher to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. As a Dishwasher, the quality served up to...

Line Cook

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Line Cook to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for...

Crew Member

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting: Crew Member We are hiring driven Crew Members! This job posting contains some information about what it islike to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete...

Food Service Worker

  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (21 miles from Saratoga Springs, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: ST. MARGARET'S CENTER - 34113301 Location ID: 34113301 Food Service Worker Location: ST. MARGARET'S CENTER - 34113301 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Demographic Data for Saratoga Springs, NY

Moving to Saratoga Springs, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Saratoga Springs, NY below.


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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs, 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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