Line Cook

BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Fine Arts Academy in Buffalo, NY seeks a dedicated line cook to prepare food to recipe specifications and maintain high standards of quality and safety. You will work with ovens, grills and prep stations, ensuring timely service and proper portion control.

The role requires one year of prep/line cook experience, ability to read recipes, and strong teamwork in a high-volume kitchen. Light catering prep and plate presentation are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Experience as prep cook or line cook preferred.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Catering experience with batch cooking and pre-prep work.
• Able to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to recipe specifications.
• Properly measures and portions all food items.
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Follows health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Team communication

Rapid pace work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Ovens

Job description

Responsible for preparing food in the Cornelia kitchen according to established recipes and standards. This includes tasks such as chopping ingredients, following recipes, prepping using the oven, grill, or stove when necessary, and plating dishes. A line cook must be able to work efficiently and under pressure, communicate effectively with team members, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepares food to recipe specifications

• Properly measures and portions all food items.

• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.

• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.

• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.

• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.

• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.

• Packages all products to proper specifications by dating and labelling.

• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.

• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.

• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.

• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment.

• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet. Performs other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

• At least one year’s experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.

• Catering experience with batch cooking and pre-prep work.

• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Attentive and detailed oriented.

• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.

• Basic math skills – ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.