Kitchen Staff Jobs in Schenectady, 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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Villa Valenti Pub

Line Cook / Pizza Maker

As a Line Cook / Pizza Maker with us, you'll be in charge of menu planning, pasta prep, knife skills, soup making, plate presentation, seafood dishes, broiling, sautéing, ensuring food quality, sauce...

Food Service Worker

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

preparation + Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry + Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending. + Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds...

Line Cook

  • Glenville, NY (5 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glenville, NY (5 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Applebee's started with the same philosophy wefollow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is the owner / operator of 55 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants....

Cook

  • Amsterdam, NY (14 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (14 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Requisition: REQ3515 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Day/Evening Hours Per Week: 40 hours Hiring Range : $17.51- $23.42 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on...

Cook

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices Familiarity with reading and interpretation of recipes and food preparation needs Resilience Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting...

Food Service Worker I - Per Diem Afternoon/Evenings - Hawthorne Ridge - East Greenbush, NY

  • East Greenbush, NY (20 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Greenbush, NY (20 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Assisting in cleaning and sanitation the food service area, (may include setting and clearing tables), includes dishwashing, sweeping and mopping and other utility tasks Serve meals...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago

Unidine Sign on bonus! Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Ingersoll Place Assisted Living - 3359 Consaul Road, Schenectady, NY 12304...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: Judson Meadows - 39 Swaggertown Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 Schedule: Part time schedule. Saturday,...

Crew Member

  • Malta, NY (13 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Malta, NY (13 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Posting: Crew Member We are hiring driven Crew Members! This job posting contains some information about what it islike to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Schenectady, NY (5 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (5 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Judson Meadows - 39 Swaggertown Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 Schedule : Part time schedule. Saturday, Sunday,...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Schenectady, NY (4 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (4 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Sign on bonus! Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Ingersoll Place Assisted Living - 3359 Consaul Road, Schenectady, NY 12304...

Cook - Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center - Schenectady, NY - Full Time

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy Prepares foods to the specifications of the client Prepares food before the arrival of guests Makes adjustments...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Line Cook

  • Colonie, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colonie, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 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. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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