Line Cook | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Referral programs

Generous product discounts

Job summary

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is seeking a Line Cook in Buffalo, NY. The role involves preparing meal ingredients, managing station setup, and ensuring compliance with health codes. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience and be able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

This opportunity offers a starting compensation of $20 per hour, focusing on collaboration and high-quality service. Ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and handling varied cooking processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients according to recipes.
• Lead station setup and ensure quality cooking.
• Maintain compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food handling techniques

Teamwork

Multitasking

Sanitation regulations

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the U.S., formed by five long‑standing craft brands with over 75 combined years of experience: Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing, and Southern Tier Distilling. We operate taprooms, production facilities, and a corporate headquarters across five states – New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina. Competitive compensation, referral programs, flexible schedules, generous product discounts, and opportunities for growth across all our brands are among the benefits we offer.

Quality and curiosity guide us; we continuously learn, tweak, and improve at every step. Our culture thrives on collaboration, craft, and tight‑knit teamwork. If that resonates with you, we want to raise a glass together.

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. Our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments, along with a partnership with ABV since 2014, has let our brewers focus on what they do best while we scale reach new fans. Shared resources such as marketing, administration, and accounting have created efficiencies, and carefully selected ingredients and collaboration opportunities support growth.

Line Cook

Line Cook will accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food products and dishes at assigned stations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare meal ingredients following a recipe and line builds, and as directed by the Executive Chef or manager on duty.
• Lead station set up while focusing on proper cooking procedures, plating and presentation, flavor, temperature, and ticket time.
• Independently prepare all menu items to order, receiving feedback on line builds, cooking procedures, and plating accuracy.
• Execute meal preparation for quality control, including self‑assessment and Chef evaluation on build accuracy, cooking methods, and flavor profile.
• Oversee post‑shift duties, including cleaning, stocking, and checkout procedures, while incorporating feedback as needed.
• Properly label and store food, while managing time‑temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Follow all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Inspect dishes for presentation, accuracy, and quality before they are sent to the expo window.
• Complete assigned prep work as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high‑quality service and presentation for guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation for this role begins at $20 per hour.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of, or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of, or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high volume and pressure environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be capable of working with knives or sharp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

DISCLAIMER

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.