Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to join our team at Buffalo Airport in Buffalo, New York. If you are ready to coordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence, join our passionate team and contribute to the seamless execution of our culinary offerings.

Pay: $17.14 – $17.14 / hour

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.

What will you do?

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for any instructions or training.
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines.

More about you:

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of time.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.
• Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments.

Serving Buffalo fliers since 1952, Delaware North provides food, beverage, and retail services at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. An array of local and national brands and restaurants are part of the airport’s award-winning traveler experience including the Anchor Bar, Tim Hortons, Bocce Club, and Burger FI.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Weekly pay.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more and stand and bend for long periods.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids.
• Knowledge of health codes and sanitation regulations.