Cook (Team Dining)

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

inclusive workplace

Employee Discounts

safety training

Job Description

Legends Global is a premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering a fully integrated solution of premium services through a white-label approach. With an extensive network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting over 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, Legends Global leverages deep expertise in feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of world-class live events and venues. This global leader fosters a culture of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, committing to an inclusive workplace where employees can be authentic, make meaningful impacts, and grow their careers. Success at Legends Global is driven by a unified team approach where every win is earned together. If you are passionate about joining an innovative, winning team, Legends Global invites you to be part of its future.

The Cook role at Legends Global offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to culinary excellence in an exciting environment. Opening in the 2026 NFL season, the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, will become the home of the Buffalo Bills and the largest construction project in Western New York history. The stadium will feature state-of-the-art technology enhancing fan experience and creating a dynamic workplace for individuals in hospitality and culinary services. The Cook is responsible for producing all assigned menu items in an efficient, consistent manner while strictly following Legends’ specifications, recipes, techniques, and maintaining high sanitation standards. This role requires an individual who is self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work extended hours during stadium events including late nights, weekends, and holidays. Cooks will handle diverse food preparation tasks, maintain cleanliness in all kitchen areas, uphold strict food safety standards including HACCP, and work closely with the executive chef and culinary supervisors to ensure seamless operation. A competitive salary range of $17-$20 per hour is offered, commensurate with experience, reflecting Legends Global’s commitment to attracting and retaining top culinary talent. Working at Highmark Stadium means being part of a landmark development, contributing to memorable fan experiences and being part of a vibrant hospitality team. The physical demands and fast-paced nature of this role require flexibility, stamina, and dedication to quality and safety. This job includes adherence to the Legends’ uniform and grooming standards and requires all employees to obtain necessary food safety and alcohol certifications. Legends Global values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Joining Legends Global as a Cook offers a career path in a globally recognized brand with opportunities for growth in a supportive, dynamic environment that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and winning as one team.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous culinary experience
Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Physical ability to perform kitchen tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to obtain required food safety and alcohol certifications
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must be at least 18 years old
Must adhere to uniform and grooming standards
Ability to maintain sanitary conditions in food preparation areas

Job Qualifications

At least 18 years of age
Strong attention to detail
ServSafe Allergens and Food Handler preferred or ability to attain required food safety certifications prior to working events
Elevated time management, organizational, and prioritizing skills
Previous culinary experience required
Basic knife skills and kitchen equipment knowledge
Ability to attain required alcohol and food safety certifications prior to working events
Able to be self-motivated and work independently or as a team player
Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods
Ability to lift and transport food items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
Must be available for all stadium events
Must be able to work extended hours including late nights, weekends, and holidays
Practice safe work habits and follow all safety policies and procedures

Job Duties

Follows executive chef, sous chefs and/or culinary supervisors/leads assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation
Prepares food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures
Maintains HACCP standards ensuring a high-quality level of food, food temperatures, rotation of product, cleanliness and sanitation standards
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen including walk-in coolers, dry storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains
Ensures all food preparation equipment is clean, sanitized, and kept in a safe and operable condition
Identifies and stores meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, starches, dairy products, and all other food items according to established standards
Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of products
Maintains a pleasant attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management
Adheres to the Legends uniform and grooming guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned