Job Information
Delaware North Lead Cook, KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
Req ID: 37352
Pay: $18.00 - $18.00 / hour
Category: Culinary
Job type: Seasonal
Subsidiary: Sportservice
The opportunity
Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Lead Cooks to join our team at KeyBank in Buffalo, New York. As a Lead Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are ready to make a sizzling impact and create unforgettable dining experiences, apply to join our team today.
Pay
$18.00 - $18.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
Weekly pay
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked , as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines
More about you
At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
Physical requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat
Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments
Shift details
Day shift
Evening shift
Event based
Who we are
Delaware North operates concessions, clubs, and suites for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center and has been a partner of the Sabres since 1970, the year the team was founded. We manage concession outlets, suites, and clubs, including a members-only fine dining restaurant, at the 19,200-seat arena.
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