Top 28 Lead cook Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Sous Chef
Campus Dining and Shops at UB —Buffalo, NY
- From $23.41 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- English
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14d
Kitchen Supervisor, KeyBank Center
Delaware North —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- No degree
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Lead Cook
Vin-Chet Bakery —Amherst, NY
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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1h
Cook/Dining Supervisor
Elderwood —Cheektowaga, NY
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Leadership
14d
Fat Bob's Smokehouse - Line Cook
Fat Bob's Smokehouse —Buffalo, NY
- $17.50 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Cooking
- In-person
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Lead Line Cook
Steelbound Williamsville —Williamsville, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- In-person
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18h
Lead Chef
Buffalo City Mission —Buffalo, NY
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Lead Line Cook
Ottos Restaurant —Cheektowaga, NY
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Food Service Worker Lead - Lockport City School District
Aramark —Lockport, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- ServSafe
- Fair chance
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Training Center Cook | Highmark Stadium
Legends Global —Orchard Park, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Sous Chef - Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar —Amherst, NY
- $62,353.20 - $65,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Prep Cook
Vin-Chet Bakery —Amherst, NY
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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1h
Food Service Cook
SSA Group —Buffalo, NY
- $16.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Cooking
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Wheatfield, NY
- $16.96 - $21.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Greek Chef
The Greek House —Niagara Falls, NY
- $17.00 - $27.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
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Cook-East Aurora High School
Personal Touch Food Service —East Aurora, NY
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- High school
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Lead Cook - Darien Lake Amphitheater
Legends Global —Darien Center, NY
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
Crew Member
Chipotle —Grand Island, NY
- $17.25 - $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY
Southern Tier —Buffalo, NY
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quality control
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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Sous Chef

Campus Dining and Shops at UB
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $23.41 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Recipe adherence
Food service health code compliance
Food heating
Food service cleaning
Safety regulations
In-person customer service
Cutting
English
Meat portioning
Math
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Team management
Sauce making techniques
Managing kitchen staff
Chopping vegetables
Production records
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Job Classification

Cook I

Working Unit

Governors Dining Hall

Current Concept

(subject to change)

Main Kitchen

Status

Probationary Full-Time Union
May incur lay-offs during University recess periods

FLSA Status

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Starting Rate

$23.41/hr (Union Employees: See Appendix “A” of Union contract

Benefits

Benefits Included

Present Schedule

Sun 8am-4pm; Tues/Wed/Thurs 11:30am-8:00pm;

Fri 9am-5:30pm

Note that stated hours and days may vary – Mandatory overtime, as required, in the Union Contract

Position Summary

Provide exceptional service for University at Buffalo’s Campus Dining Program. Set up, service, cooking specialty foods, under constant pressure to prepare meals quickly while ensuring quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed, and cleanup of the kitchen space. This role leads and directs the prep and production team in the kitchen. The position is highly focused on providing excellent and efficient service and quality of food for the guests.

Job Assignments

High volume food preparation and cooking, following established recipes and production system.

Butcher, trim, season and grill special cuts of beef and other meats.

Be the point person to communicate with production manager on pars, recipes, & progress of the kitchen.

Maintain production and usage records as required.

Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards and conditions, adhering to HACCP & NYS Dept. of Health guidelines. Includes cleanliness & maintenance of kitchen & equipment.

Direct work assignments of support staff in cooks’ area and train student workers.

General cleaning, other food service duties, and projects as requested by management.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of high-volume, professional cooking experience required. Including: thickening techniques, soup and sauce classification and production, sauté, stir fry, pan frying, deep frying, grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming, braising & stewing, cold food production, and food presentation and garnishing standards.

Knowledge of equipment used in high-volume kitchens including grills, deep fat fryers, alto shams, etc.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife-handling skills with ability to cut/trim meat or carcasses.

Pleasant customer service focused demeanor.

Experience in directing work assignments of support staff in cooks’ area.

Experience in following and extending standardized recipes.

Experience at organizing and maintaining kitchen workstations.

Experience in maintaining production and usage records.

Experience in safe food handling, preventing food-borne illness, and sanitation techniques.

Ability to correctly identify product and read production sheets

Must be able to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy, in a high-volume environment.

Ability to work independently and part of a team to fulfill customer orders.

Must demonstrate excellent customer service.

Must be able to speak, read, and write English, and have accurate math skills.

Must maintain professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene.

Must have reliable transportation and attendance

Must be able to pass Cook 1 screening test.

Work Environment

The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery surfaces.

The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, noise as well as extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers

Physical and Mental Demands

The position is very active and the employee must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms, to stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, and decorate, etc.

The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision.

The employee must frequently lift, move, push and pull items weighing 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move items like cres carts (on wheels) weighing up to 50 lbs or more.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application for Position Vacancy form must be submitted THROUGH KRONOS or by paper form to HR by Midnight:

Employee Name:

Employee Signature:

Date:

Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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