Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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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Line Cook

  • Leola, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Leola, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in scratch cooking methods Nice to Have Skills: Plate Presentation Kitchen Management Food Cost Management Pastry Making a la carte Experience Technical Skills: Seafood Preparation Sauce Making Sautéing...

Giant Center General Cook

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Must use appropriate standards for food preparation and display skills Capable of Culinary and Pastry oversight operations of kitchens, food stands, or special events/off-site catering....

Cook

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Devon Seafood + Steak-Comfortably upscale and refined. Devon provides the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy simply prepared seafood sourced globally and premium steaks. Our wine cellar offers...

Cook - Chocolatier

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the team at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, a year round, full service restaurant located at Hersheypark. The Chocolatier serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of...

Sous Chef

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Schedule and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure that all kitchen functions are carried out efficiently and safely.* Enforce sanitation and safety practices to ensure all legal and Hotel standards...

Pastry Cook - EC

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70...

Giant Center Entry Cook

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 13 days ago

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Banquet Chef de Cuisine

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Duties (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position): Train kitchen staff regarding food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety practices.* Order supplies and...

Cook - Hershey Lodge

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey...

General Cook - Banquets

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 18 hours ago

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and...

Pastry Cook - The Hotel Hershey

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and...

Cook - The Hotel Hershey

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and...

Kitchen Cleaner-Dish Machine 2

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago

essential functions of this job): Maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas and equipment, including cleaning of food service kitchens, storeroom and locker areas* Assisting food...

Server Assistant - 1933

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and...

Server Assistant - Stacks

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey...

Demographic Data for Lancaster, PA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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 Lancaster, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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