Lead Banquet Prep Cook

Buffalos Best Catering By Kim   Orchard Park, NY   Full-time     Restaurant & Food
Posted on March 29, 2025
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

 Buffalos Best Catering By Kim is looking to expand our culinary team with a Lead Banquet Prep Cook 

 

Lead prep cook: The following list of day-to-day job responsibilities :

  • Cook and prepare all items needed for the days production
  • Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps area organized and free of clutter.
  • Sets up sanitation stations,.
  • Maintains clean, dry floors throughout the shift.
  • Cleans and sanitizes storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators.
  • Assists in storing food deliveries.
  • Maintains organized and labeled storage of all prepped food 
  • Able to Produces all prep work on the daily prep list in a timely manner
  • Set up salads, cold side needs and rolls for the day 
  • Leads in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef and other managers as needed.
  • Follows sanitation and cleaning procedures.
  • Ensures that all equipment is in working order and reports problems as they arise.
  • Assists with closing, including aiding in the sanitation of cooking and food preparation stations.
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Dishwasher Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Strong work ethic
  • Safety focused
  • Passion for cleanliness and hygiene
  • Diligence
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions and safety procedures
  • Efficiency
  • Planning, organization, and multi-tasking skills
  • Self-motivated with a high energy level
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility

 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED a plus
  • Hospitality industry, especially kitchen experience a plus
  • Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal, state, or local law a plus

 

Full time/ part time/ seasonal positions are available 

 pay rate range for the position: $18-20 to start earned PTO-avilable after 90 days