Line Cook | Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER

Shaner Hotels; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

8 Paid holidays

Marriott Hotel Discounts

2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year

1 Complimentary meal per shift

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Buffalo is looking for a line cook to join their team. Responsibilities include creating unique menu items, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and complying with health regulations. Candidates should have experience as a line cook, attention to detail, and culinary certifications are preferred. This role offers starting compensation of $19.50 per hour with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation techniques.
• Safe food handling certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Design and create new menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification

Food safety certification

Job description

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our 205 room Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER. Located off I-190 in downtown Buffalo's Canalside Entertainment District, the Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER is attached to Key Bank Center, the home of the NHL Buffalo Sabres. Niagara Falls, a natural wonder of the world, is just a short drive away. This hotel features modern rooms, elegant meeting space and a seventh-floor restaurant and bar offering stunning views of Lake Erie and the Buffalo skyline.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands - including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Creates and designs new and unique menu items.
• Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the kitchen areas, associates, and guests.

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

Pay: Starting at $19.50 per hour. Rate negotiable based on experience.

Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes.