Cook 1, KeyBank Center

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Line Cooks to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.

We offer weekly pay, training and development opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules, with additional benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures, take directions, and work in a team environment
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Responsibilities

• Follow assignments for opening and closing procedures, as well as food production
• Prepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
• Set up and operate kitchen equipment
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Line Cooks to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.

Pay

$16.50 - $16.50 / 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 assignments for opening and closing procedures, as well as food production
• Prepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
• Set up and operate kitchen equipment
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked

More about you

• Ability to understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures, take directions, and work in a team environment
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Physical requirements

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Exposure to variable temperatures

Shift details

Events

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions, clubs, and suites for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center and has been a partner of the Sabres since 1970, the year the team was founded. We manage concession outlets, suites, and clubs, including a members‑only fine dining restaurant, at the 19,200-seat arena.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part‑time or full‑time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.