Courtyard by Marriott/ Buffalo-Airport, 4243 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

We are looking for a Bistro Cook to join our Team Our Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport, where our #1 priority is providing a clean and safe environment is conveniently located across from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, minutes from Walden Galleria Mall and Downtown Buffalo. With 139 beautifully appointed rooms, our Courtyard offers our guests a delicious breakfast sandwich paired with a signature Starbucks coffee and other items at our Bistro Restaurant & Bar. The Courtyard by Marriott/Buffalo Airport is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

Responsibilities include:

* Producing all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant as well as for catering functions. * Ensuring all items are prepared according to company and brand standards and meet all health code requirements. * Preparing foods of consistent quality according to the recipe, including all special requests. Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles. * Properly forecasting food consumption based on occupancy making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs. * Controlling food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Read menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from suppliers. * Dating all food containers and rotate per SOP. Return all covered and dated perishable items to designated areas and stored at the proper temperature. * Providing assistance as needed in the kitchen areas including bussing, cleaning, washing dishes and utensils. general cleaning of food and beverage prep areas.

The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging's culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:

* One year previous hotel food and beverage preparation or cooking experience is preferred. Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation is a plus. * High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. * Ability to develop an understanding of concepts, practices, pre-established guidelines and procedures used by the company in relation to guest service is necessary.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates:

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we've partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

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We value our associates with competitive compensation plans and other benefits and perks. Some of these benefits include:

* Weekly pay * Paid vacation, sick days and holidays * Medical, dental, vision insurance * 401K Retirement plan with company match * Travel discounts on our branded properties * Career growth opportunities

Pay range: $16.50 - $17.50