Kitchen Staff Jobs in Utica, 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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Food Service Worker - RNC - Occasional - Evening

  • Utica, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Maintains all areas at an acceptable...

Food Service Worker II - Full Time - Variable Shifts

  • Utica, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor this position promotes meal assistance to patients and residents on a daily basis. The Food Service Worker II will assist with meal...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Rome, NY (15 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rome, NY (15 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 18 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...

Food Service Cook

  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 2 days ago

TEAM MEMBERS LITTLE FALLS, NY Sales Associates: NOW HIRING- ALL SHIFTS Flexible schedules Mornings, Afternoon and Evening **PAID WEEKLY** Starting at $15.50 per hour Team Member CrossAmerica...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Utica, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Utica, 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...

Crew Member

  • New Hartford, NY (1 mile from Utica, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Hartford, NY (1 mile from Utica, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Crew Member 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars New Hartford, NY 13413 CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently,...

Food Service Worker-Wynn FT- Variable Shifts

  • Utica, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 6 days ago

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor this position promotes meal assistance to patients and residents on a daily basis. The Food Service Worker II will assist with meal...

Food Service Worker -RNC- Occasional - Evenings

  • Utica, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 6 days ago

Food Service Worker -RNC- Occasional - Evenings 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Utica, NY 13502 Job Summary Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all...

Cook II- Occasional- Variable Shifts

  • Utica, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 7 days ago

Under the direction of the Chef, the Cook II will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: including...

Food Service Worker

  • Herkimer, NY (13 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herkimer, NY (13 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 7 days ago

This position also utilizes a variety of food preparation utensils and machines in preparing food....

Food Service Worker II - Wynn - Per Diem - Variable

  • Utica, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 8 days ago

Food Service Worker II - Wynn - Per Diem - Variable 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Utica, NY 13502 Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor this position promotes meal...

Food Service Worker

  • Herkimer, NY (13 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Herkimer, NY (13 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 19 days ago

The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to...

Diet Aide - Dishwasher

  • Utica, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 20 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control Maintain...

Cook Evenings Full-Time

  • Utica, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 21 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control Maintain...

Food Service Worker I

  • Utica, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 24 days ago

The Food Service Worker I will assist with meal assembly and delivery of meals and food products for hospital patients and visitors. Prepares food tray for patient delivery. Communicates patient...

Demographic Data for Utica, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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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