Cook 2, Patina 250

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Patina 250, in Buffalo, NY, is hiring experienced full-time and part-time cooks to join Delaware North’s Patina Group. You’ll prepare food, uphold quality standards, operate kitchen equipment, and follow all health codes.

This role offers weekly pay, training and development, employee discounts, and flexible schedules, with evenings, weekends, and events as required. You will work in a fast-paced team environment at a premier Western New York restaurant, with opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a back-of-house foodservice position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills for following recipes and portions.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to meet portion sizes and quality standards.
• Maintain clean and stocked workstation, coolers, and equipment.
• Record waste and follow spoilage guidelines.
• Perform opening/closing duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Back-of-house

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Math skills

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring an experienced full-time and part-time Cooks to join our team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. You will be preparing food, adhering to quality standards, operating kitchen equipment, and upholding all health codes and sanitation regulations.

Pay

$20.00 - $23.00 / 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?

• 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, 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 least 2 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


• No high school diploma or GED required

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

• Evenings


• Holidays


• Weekends


• 8hr shift


• Events


• OT as needed

Who we are

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor-infused variations of the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant, located in The Westin Buffalo, offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates, or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures, and sculptural wall installation.

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.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

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.