Kitchen Staff Jobs in Westgate, 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

  • Brockport, NY (10 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brockport, NY (10 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Location: 6660 Fourth Section Road Brockport, NY 14420 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time...

LINE COOK @ Lilas Cocktail Bar

  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

LINE COOK @ Lila's Cocktail Bar Rochester, NY ( Description Lila's, an exciting new cocktail bar, is seeking experienced bartenders to join our team. Lila's is the perfect combination of playfully...

Cook

  • Rochester, NY (8 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY (8 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Webster, NY (15 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Webster, NY (15 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Tired of smelling like a French Fry when you go home, but love working in a restaurant? Enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces? Yes to all of...

Cook - NY

  • Webster, NY (15 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Webster, NY (15 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 22 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...

Baker

  • Penfield, NY (14 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Penfield, NY (14 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Brueggers, weve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

Line Cook

  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Family owned restaurant in Gates looking to hire a reliable line cook. As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work...

Food service worker (Fri 4-830pm $15 hr)

  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a hard working employee to work Fridays from 4pm - 830pm. Employee will be expected to perform following task: -take food orders from customer and put together dinner plate (no cooking...

Nutritional Service Worker/Cook - Gouverneur Hospital (Per Diem)

  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Nutritional Service Worker/Cook Department: Food Services Location: Gouverneur Hospital Hours Per Week: As needed (Per Diem) Schedule: Variable day, weekends, and holidays; 8 hour shifts: 10 am to...

Cafeteria Worker - Canton Potsdam Hospital (Full Time)

  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

. + Operate the dishwashing machine properly to ensure all dishes and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized....

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Victor, NY (18 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Victor, NY (18 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 1 day ago

RESTAURANT CREW MEMBER Victor, NY ( Description Reports To:Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Albion, NY (24 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albion, NY (24 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 2 days 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 (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 2 days 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 (14 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Penfield, NY (14 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 3 days 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 (10 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brockport, NY (10 miles from Westgate, NY)
  • 3 days 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....

Demographic Data for Westgate, NY

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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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 Westgate, 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 Westgate, 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 Westgate, 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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