Junior Sous Chef, Highmark Stadium

Delaware North; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking a part-time Kitchen Supervisor at Highmark Stadium. The role involves creating menus, supervising food preparation, and maintaining kitchen standards. Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant experience and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes.
• Supervise food prep maintaining quality, presentation, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is working efficiently, supervising team members.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a part-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys working in fast-paced environment, taking pride in delivering quality service and food to guests, this may be the ticket to your new career! Apply now to join our collaborative team and transport guests to their next culinary experience.

Pay

$25.00 - $28.00 / 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
• Employee assistance program
• 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, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes
• Supervise food prep maintaining quality, presentation, and sanitation standards, while verifying portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is working efficiently, supervising team members with cleaning and food production in their areas, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers, as well as supervising proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food
• Actively maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines

More about you

• Minimum two years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity
• Attentive and detailed oriented with basic math skills to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• No college degree required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending for the duration of the shift, occasionally pushing and pulling to move equipment, mops, and brooms
• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids

Shift details

Day shift
Event based

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions, and premium dining at Highmark Stadium since dating back to 1992. The 71,870-seat venue is home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Our culinary team creates locally and regionally inspired fare for the stadium's concession outlets. Premium dining includes suites and clubs offering in-seat service.

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.