Line Cook

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,108; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a dedicated Line Cook in Buffalo, NY, to create an exceptional culinary experience for guests. The role is crucial for preparing and presenting menu items while ensuring food safety and quality.

Successful candidates should possess previous kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and a committed work ethic. A friendly demeanor is essential as you will be interacting with guests and team members in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $16–17.5 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate clear communication with other team members.
• Be dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through food and drinks.
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies.
• Prepare and sell food that meets quality indicators.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience at a hotel or restaurant

Clear communication with other team members

Self-motivated and disciplined

Job description

Job Description

Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more.

The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our Guests through the preparation and presentation of our menu. The line cook is also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items to ensure our Guests’ safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks, and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all-out fun.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary.
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment.
• Use all chemicals properly in the correct quantities for safety and cost control.
• Ensure that all product is stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.
• Prepare and sell food that meets all food quality indicators and prepares it to Guest expectations.
• Sell food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations.
• Prepare and cook all food items by recipe and to specification.
• Control costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and eliminate waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas.
• Maintain station maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen mats, floors, walls, and drains.
• Empty kitchen trash and clean and maintain trash cans.
• Assist other team members as needed or when business needs dictate.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company team members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum team member morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
• Previous kitchen experience at a hotel or restaurant is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrate clear communication with other team members.
• Be disciplined and self‑motivated.
• Be dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional at all times.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Work in a noisy, fast‑paced environment with distracting conditions.
• Move about the facility and stand for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Walk or stand 100% of shift.Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep, and wipe frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employment

As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. We comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination and participate in E‑Verify in states where required.

Salary Range

16–17.5