Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waterloo, 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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Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Interlaken, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Interlaken, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, 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...

CREW MEMBER- ALL SHIFTS-Taco Bell (PENN YAN, NY)

  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Description Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth,...

KFC Cook

  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 4 days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Crew Member 4:00Pm -1:00Am - Taco Bell (Penn Yan, NY)

  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth, Loyalty, Respect,...

Food Service Worker

  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker in any of the food preparation and service areas of the Canandaigua VA Medical Center....

KFC COOK (Farmington NY)

  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago

KFC COOK (Farmington NY) Farmington, NY ( Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Reports To:Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting...

KFC Crew Member (Farmington NY)

  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 6 days ago

KFC Crew Member (Farmington NY) Farmington, NY ( Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Reports To:Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting...

Restaurant Dishwasher - PT

  • Waterloo, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY
  • 12 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...

Crew Member

  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 14 days ago

What's In It For You? Flexible Schedules Tips Opportunity for Advancement PTO/Sick Pay Free Food Employee Discount Program including discounts with 100's of national companies! Health Insurance...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Clifton Springs, NY (14 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Clifton Springs, NY (14 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 14 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 15 days ago

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

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Waterloo, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY
  • 16 days ago

Req ID: 453544 Address: 1262 Route 414 Waterloo, NY, 13165 Benefits: * $15.00 - $22.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Deli Clerk

  • Waterloo, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY
  • 18 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...

CREW MEMBER - TACO BELL Farmington, NY

  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Farmington, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Description Reports To: Restaurant Manager Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for Growth,...

Dishwasher - Hotel Canandaigua: Canandaigua, NY

  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (22 miles from Waterloo, NY)
  • 21 days ago

What You Will Be Doing: Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine. Washes pots, pans, and trays....

Demographic Data for Waterloo, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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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