High-Volume Line Cook (Union, Full-Time)

Campus Dining and Shops at UB; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Campus Dining and Shops at UB is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and cook items such as omelets, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and breakfast items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen on the University at Buffalo campus in Buffalo, NY. The role requires experience with fryers, char-broilers, flat-tops, and convection ovens, along with teamwork and strong communication.

The position is full-time, union-based, with varied shifts and mandatory overtime per the union contract.

Qualifications

• 2 years professional cooking experience required.
• Proficiency in professional knife-handling skills.
• Experience following standardized recipes, measuring ingredients accurately.
• Experience organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English, and have accurate math skills.
• 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.
• 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 experience

Knife handling

Reading recipes

Teamwork

English literacy

Tools

Fryers

Char-broilers

Flat-tops

Convection ovens

Job description

Campus Dining and Shops at UB is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and cook items such as omelets, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and breakfast items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen on the University at Buffalo campus in Buffalo, NY. The role requires experience with fryers, char-broilers, flat-tops, and convection ovens, along with teamwork and strong communication.

The position is full-time, union-based, with varied shifts and mandatory overtime per the union contract.