Line Cook

Primary Purpose

The role of a line cook is to prepare culinary delights for our guests. Our dining and banquet guest satisfaction revolves around food appearance, high quality of the food, and overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menus and dinner specials according to policies and prep/par sheets
• Involved in the preparation of daily specials
• Can work all stations on the line; assists others as needed
• Assist other production areas when time permits (restaurant/banquets)
• Follows all standard preparation standards and line set-up policies; prepares tickets and functions sheets as quickly as possible ensuring quality and presentation procedures are followed
• Keeps the workstation clean and organized at all times and ensures proper sanitation policies are followed
• Helps in banquet production and plating
• Maintains and rotates all products, communicating with supervisors when products are not servable or other problems exist
• Cleans and rotates all containers daily
• Follows all sanitation policies as set by county and state policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, some overnight shifts and holidays
• Must be able to communicate and understand basic cooking directions
• Able to stand and work long hours
• Able to work under hot and stressful conditions
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Previous prep or line cook experience

Our Hotel

Buffalo Marriott Niagara in Amherst offers a productive and rejuvenating experience for business and leisure travelers headed to New York. Travelers will arrive with ease from Buffalo Niagara International Airport courtesy of our free shuttle service. Once our guests have unpacked, they can explore the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls along with University at Buffalo and Boulevard Mall. We offer comfort in all of our rooms and suites with complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding and flat-screen TVs. We combat hunger by offering room service and dining at BlueFire Bar & Grille, serving American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant is also open late for night owls. When it comes to professional or social event needs, our customizable meeting spaces feature professional planning and catering services to create the perfect recipe for success. From check-in to check-out, guests will savor a memorable stay at Buffalo Marriott Niagara.

About the company

Visions Hotels is a hotel management company with a reputation of providing our guests with genuine hospitality and a commitment to service that exceeds their expectations. We strive to treat our Team Members fairly; to be great brand partners; to be committed and involved in the community we serve; and to be leaders in the hospitality industry. Every Visions Hotel shares our commitment to superior quality and service. As a growing organization, our passion is serving guests and providing an unforgettable experience. We create loyal relationships by delivering what was promised with a focus on accountability, attention to detail, and integrity. Visions Hotels is located throughout all of Central, Western, and the Southern Tier region of New York State, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Georgia.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Work Location: In person