Prep Cook | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Southern Tier; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral program

Flexible schedules

Product discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tier is seeking a Prep Cook in Buffalo, NY to join a collaborative kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, produce, and meats with attention to recipe accuracy and portioning. The role emphasizes food safety, timely prep, and high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

You will also support event setups and maintain clean, organized workstations, following ABV standards and health codes. A strong team mindset and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ prep/line cook experience.
• Understanding of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients following a recipe and guidance.
• Prepares fresh produce and portions of meat.
• Mixes dressings and sauces per recipe.
• Maintains health, safety and hygiene compliance.
• Labels and stores food; manages time-temperature logs.
• Supports planning and execution of private events.

Skills

Prep/Line Cook experience

Teamwork

Knife skills

Food safety basics

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling.

We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Prep Cook

The Prep Cook will prepare all prep items on the daily prep list, ensuring proper recipe execution, measurements, labeling and storage; and will accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food products and dishes at assigned stations. Reports to: Executive Chef or Manager on Duty

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepares meal ingredients following a recipe, and as directed by the Executive Chef, or manager on duty.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces according to recipe.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Properly labels and stores food, while managing time-temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Follows all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Supports the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high-quality service and presentation for guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay for this position starts at $16 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/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, not an exhaustive list or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) was founded in 2014 to bring expertise and resources to the business side of the craft beer industry. ABV brings top-tier craft alcohol beverage brands together and unlocks their potential for growth. Through mergers and partnerships in high-volume, craft centric markets, ABV is building a portfolio of breweries and brands including Southern Tier, Victory, Sixpoint, and Bold Rock. This gives these brands professional resources, expertise, and support, while safeguarding the independence and authenticity of the brands. ABV is a top regional craft company in the U.S. and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with locations in New York (Lakewood, Buffalo, Manhattan), Ohio (Cleveland), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Parkesburg, Downingtown, Kennett Square, Philadelphia), Virginia (Nellysford), and Mills River, NC.