Cook

Delaware North's Patina Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group in Buffalo, New York is seeking full-time and part-time Cooks to join our culinary team at Patina 250. As a Cook, you will engage in food preparation aimed at crafting unforgettable dishes for our esteemed guests, working closely with team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

We value creativity and expertise, providing an environment where culinary professionals can shine. The position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health and vision insurance, training opportunities, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipe guidelines and sanitation guidelines.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills to calculate recipe measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines.
• Clean kitchen equipment and maintain an organized workstation.
• Work cooperatively with team members and management.

Skills

Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations

Ability to work as a team player

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

No experience or diploma required

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Group is searching for full-time and part-time Cooks to join our team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members. Join our team of culinary professionals, where your creativity and expertise will shine as you craft unforgettable dishes that tantalize the taste buds of our esteemed guests. Apply now and be a part of our culinary excellence!

Pay

$19.00 – $22.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well‑being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Follow supervisor’s assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines.
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment according to correct procedures, as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Work cooperatively with team members and management
• Follow supervisor’s assignments for opening and closing procedures

More about you

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• No experience or diploma required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
• Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Weekends
• 8hr shift
• OT as needed