Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tunkhannock, 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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Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 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...

Steward - Employee Dining Room

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (19 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (19 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 2 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: Job Duties Performs deep cleaning of kitchen...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Hanover Township, PA (21 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover Township, PA (21 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 2 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. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Deli Clerk - PT

  • Dupont, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dupont, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Marywood University We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Address: 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 Note: online applications accepted only....

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Line Cook

  • Moosic, PA (17 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Moosic, PA (17 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

preparation area and equipment after each use - excluding assembling/ disassembling the pizza dough sheeter if under 18 Responsible for opening or closing a workstation (depending on scheduled shift...

Deli Clerk Part-Time Nights & Weekends Luzerne

  • Luzerne, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Luzerne, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

The Deli Clerk is responsible for performing duties as directed by the Deli Manager and/or Assistant Deli Manager for the successful operation of the Deli Department. It is essential that as a...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Marywood University We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Address : 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 Note: online applications accepted only....

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Crew Member

  • Dickson City, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dickson City, PA (16 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 4 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...

PT Food Service Utility Worker (25 hours)

  • Nanticoke, PA (22 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Nanticoke, PA (22 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Current Position Openings - PT Food Service Utility Worker (25 hours) Position Title: PT Food Service Utility Worker (25 hours) Position Classification: Part-Time Classified Minimum Position...

92G Food Service Specialist

  • Carbondale, PA (20 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Carbondale, PA (20 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 9 days ago

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that's where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it's your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow...

Cook

  • Carbondale, PA (20 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Carbondale, PA (20 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Food Service Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

  • Clarks Summit, PA (11 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clarks Summit, PA (11 miles from Tunkhannock, PA)
  • 13 days ago

This includes assisting with minor food preparation and service for special dietary events as directed by the Food Service Supervisor....

Demographic Data for Tunkhannock, PA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 Tunkhannock, 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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