Line Cook

Buffalo Marriott Niagara located in Amherst, New York, is a welcoming hotel that caters to both business and leisure travelers seeking comfort and convenience near Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The hotel ensures a seamless travel experience by providing a free shuttle to and from the airport. After arriving, guests can enjoy the nearby attractions, including the cultural and natural landmarks of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, as well as shopping and educational destinations like the University at Buffalo and Boulevard Mall. The hotel offers well-appointed accommodations with complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding, and flat-screen televisions to enhance guest comfort. Dining needs are met with room service and the BlueFire Bar & Grille, which offers American cuisine throughout the day and late into the night. Beyond lodging, the Buffalo Marriott Niagara supports professional and social gatherings with customizable meeting spaces and expert event planning and catering services. Every aspect of a guest's stay is thoughtfully curated to ensure a memorable and satisfying visit.

This Line Cook role is an essential part of the culinary team at Buffalo Marriott Niagara, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality food preparation that contributes directly to guest satisfaction. The position involves preparing daily menus and specials following established policies and preparation sheets. The line cook must be versatile, capable of working all stations along the kitchen line, and ready to assist other team members and production areas, including the restaurant and banquet services, when time allows. Maintaining cleanliness, proper sanitation, and organization of the workstation at all times is critical to this role. The line cook takes responsibility for preparing tickets and function sheets efficiently while ensuring that every dish meets the hotel's quality and presentation standards. Additionally, this role involves product rotation and communication with supervisors regarding inventory issues or other concerns. The role demands adherence to all sanitation protocols as dictated by county and state health regulations. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasionally overnight shifts, handling the physically demanding and sometimes stressful environment of a busy hotel kitchen. The ideal candidate would bring prior experience in line or prep cooking, basic culinary skills including knife handling, and a clear understanding of food safety practices. This role offers an hourly wage of $18.00 to $19.00 and can be part-time or full-time, making it a competitive opportunity within the hospitality and culinary industry. Joining the team here means contributing to Visions Hotels' broader mission of providing exceptional hospitality through dedicated and passionate team members. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive and grow their careers in hospitality.