Line Cook – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Benefits Included

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Union Contract Overtime

Job summary

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a Probationary Full-Time Line Cook for a fast-paced campus kitchen. Expect variable shifts and mandatory overtime per the union contract; starting wage $18.35/hr.

The role requires cooking in a high-volume environment, training on equipment, and teamwork. Responsibilities include food prep, following recipes, serving orders promptly, and maintaining sanitation per HACCP and NYS guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2 years professional cooking experience required, including stir fry, deep frying, grilling, roasting, steaming, cold food production, and presentation standards.
• Proficiency in professional knife handling.
• Experience following standardized recipes and measuring ingredients accurately.
• Experience organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations.
• Ability to identify products correctly and work under high-volume conditions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work quickly and accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills and teamwork.
• Must read, write, and speak English; accurate math skills.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking of items as assigned.
• Follow established recipes and production systems; maintain records.
• Accurately prepare orders and handle requests promptly.
• Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards per HACCP and NYS Dept. of Health.
• Assist with training new hires and student workers.
• Handle high-volume prep work including knife-based prep tasks.
• General cleaning and other kitchen duties as requested by management.

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Food safety

Teamwork

English literacy

Tools

Fryers

Char-broilers

Flat-tops

Convection ovens

Job description

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a Probationary Full-Time Line Cook for a fast-paced campus kitchen. Expect variable shifts and mandatory overtime per the union contract; starting wage $18.35/hr.

The role requires cooking in a high-volume environment, training on equipment, and teamwork. Responsibilities include food prep, following recipes, serving orders promptly, and maintaining sanitation per HACCP and NYS guidelines.