High-Volume Line Cook: Burgers & Breakfast Pro

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a probationary full-time union cook to prepare and cook omelets, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and breakfast items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will operate fryers, char-broilers, flat-tops, and convection ovens, keep a clean workspace, and follow HACCP and NYS Department of Health guidelines.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, accurate ticket reading, and the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional cooking experience required, including stir fry, deep frying, grilling, roasting, steaming, cold food production, and food presentation and garnishing standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife-handling skills.
• Experience in following standardized recipes, measure ingredients accurately.
• Experience at organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations.
• Ability to correctly identify product.
• Must be able to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy, in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team to fulfill customer orders.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English, and have accurate math skills.
• Must maintain professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene.
• Must have reliable transportation and attendance

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and cooking of various items.
• Follow established recipes and production system, maintain production and usage records.
• Accurately prepare customers’ orders and handle requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards and conditions, adhering to HACCP & NYS Dept. of Health guidelines. Includes cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen & equipment.
• Assist with training new hires and student workers.
• High volume prep work included in daily duties including using knife skills to prepare recipes and complete prep work.
• General cleaning, other food service duties, and projects as requested by management

Skills

Cooking

Knife skills

Customer service

English literacy

Multi-tasking

Reading tickets

Team communication

High-volume environment

Tools

Fryers

Char-broilers

Flat-tops

Convection ovens

Job description

The University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a probationary full-time union cook to prepare and cook omelets, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and breakfast items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will operate fryers, char-broilers, flat-tops, and convection ovens, keep a clean workspace, and follow HACCP and NYS Department of Health guidelines.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, accurate ticket reading, and the ability to multi-task.