Cook 2

Delaware North at KeyBank Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking seasonal cooks for KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. You will review menus, prepare foods, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold health codes. This visible kitchen leadership role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and culinary excellence within a passionate team.

Hourly pay begins at $17.50, with a benefits package described by the employer and weekly pay. The shift details reflect events at the arena and opportunities for development within a supportive

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of back‑of‑the‑house foodservice experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to measure ingredients and portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to meet portion sizes and quality standards and ensure proper temperatures and storage.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• Record waste on spoilage sheet and follow waste guidelines.
• Perform opening/closing duties and end‑of‑day inventory per guidelines.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading prep sheets/recipes

Back-of-house experience

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Cooks to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. As a Cook, you will be a visible leader in a kitchen that nurtures your culinary talents and celebrates your creativity. You will review menus, prepare food, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations. If you want to be part of a passionate team that values collaboration, growth, and the pursuit of culinary excellence, apply today.

Pay

$17.50 – $17.50 / 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?

• Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items are maintained, and packages all products to proper specifications.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More about you

• At least1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

Events

Source: Hospitality Online