Cook 3

Delaware North at KeyBank Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking seasonal experienced Cook 3 to join our kitchen leadership team. You will plan menus, ensure quality, train staff, and uphold health codes while delivering great dining experiences.

This role is $19 per hour. You’ll work evenings and events with weekly pay and access to benefits. Candidates should have at least 2 years in back-of-house foodservice and ability to read prep sheets.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of back-of-house foodservice experience.
• Ability to read prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to measure ingredients.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and orders to determine food quantities and portion sizes.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, stocked, and sanitary.
• Use waste control guidelines and record waste.
• Perform opening, closing, and end-of-day inventory tasks.

Skills

Prep sheets reading

Math skills

Reading recipes

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal experienced Cooks to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. As a Cook 3, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are ready to make a sizzling impact and create unforgettable dining experiences, apply to join our team today.

Pay

$19.00 – $19.00 / 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?

• Review menus and customer orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared and 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, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• 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 least2 years 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 to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, 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

Evenings

Days

Source: Hospitality Online