Kitchen Staff Jobs in Vestal, 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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Baker and Packager Associate

  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Dishwasher & Maintenance Tully's Vestal Inc.

  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago

Description Come be part of our growing Tully's Family!! Since 1991, Tully's Good Times has been a family owned, locally operated business with locations across Central, Western, and Southern New...

Cook & Prep Cook Tully's Vestal Inc.

  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 3 days ago

Description Come be part of our growing Tully's Family!! Since 1991, Tully's Good Times has been a family owned, locally operated business with locations across Central, Western, and Southern New...

Restaurant Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Cook

  • Endwell, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Endwell, NY (6 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are: NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior...

Crew Member

  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Johnson City, NY (7 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 7 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...

Food Service Associate

  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dependable and service-focused Food Service Associate to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you'll assist with preparing,...

Lead Cook Part-Time Mirabito Stadium

  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Binghamton, NY (12 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (12 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Req ID: 467082 Address: 2 Industrial Park Dr. Binghamton, NY, 13904 Benefits: * $15.74 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off *...

Baker

  • Vestal, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 18 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....

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Vestal, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 18 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Vestal, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 19 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Lead Cook

  • Vestal, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 19 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Crew Member

  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (10 miles from Vestal, NY)
  • 20 days ago

What you'll do Bring the Flavor and Fun! At Wendys, our Crew Members are the heartbeat of everything we do. From the grill to the dining room, youre serving up smiles, great food, and...

Crew Member

  • Vestal, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Vestal, NY
  • 21 days ago

We are looking for Crew Members to join our KFC team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality...

Demographic Data for Vestal, 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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
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 Vestal, 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 Vestal, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Vestal, 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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