Catering Prep Cook in Orchard Park, NY
Buffalos Best Catering Posted: 2026-08-12
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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Salary Range: $18.00- $25.00/hour based on experience
Buffalos Best Catering By Kim is looking to expand our culinary team with a Lead Banquet Prep CookLead Prep Cook
The following list of day-to-day job responsibilities:
- Cook and prepare all items needed for the day’s 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.
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
Join our team of passionate culinary professionals and take your career to new heights as Catering Prep Cook. Quick Apply below today!
pay rate range for the position: $18-25 to start earned PTO-available after 90 days
