Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hunter, 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

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 23 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn...

Salad and Sandwich Maker Weekends

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD AND SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Dishwasher

  • Saugerties, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Saugerties, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

The Red Onion Restaurant & Bar located 2 miles east of the village of Woodstock, NY is currently seeking both full-time and part-time dishwashers. You must have reliable transportation to and from...

Line Cook Needed for Cafe

  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Line Cook Needed for Cafe (Windham) compensation: To be discussed employment type: job title: Line Cook Needed for Cafe Looking for an experienced line cook for a busy cafe located in Windham, NY....

Line Cook Needed for Cafe

  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Windham, NY (6 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an experienced line cook for a busy cafe located in Windham, NY. Beautiful spot, great hours, be home in time for dinner.

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, 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 (Seasonal)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 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...

Seafood Lead Cook

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Seafood Lead Cook Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue 132 Lindsley Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 43 Room Special Events Facility Managed By Waterford Hotel Group Compensation: Starting at...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 6 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...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 days ago

$500 Sign-On Bonus! We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Health Alliance Mary's Ave - 105 Mary Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Note: online applications...

Cook - Per-Diem

  • Catskill, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Catskill, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 11 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...

Sous Chef (Seasonal)

  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Claryville, NY (23 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Location: Frost Valley YMCA We are hiring immediately for seasonal SOUS CHEF positions. Address : 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

PT Baker (4 AM Start Time)

  • Cairo, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cairo, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 422853 Address: USA-NY-Cairo-223 Main Street Store Code: Store 08415 BAKERY (7249640) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh...

Cook - Zoom Flume Water Park

  • East Durham, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • East Durham, NY (12 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications/Skills: Required: Minimum of 6 months experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment....

Food Service Associate - Part Time

  • Saugerties, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Saugerties, NY (16 miles from Hunter, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Follow proper guidelines for food preparation, timekeeping, sanitation, and all other procedures. Train new Team Members. Assist in monitoring inventory levels of products and supplies....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hunter, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Hunter, 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 Hunter, 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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