Kitchen Team Member

Job Summary
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Kitchen Team Member to support daily kitchen operations, food preparation, order fulfillment, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will work efficiently with kitchen staff while maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, organization, and timely service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing ingredients, sauces, vegetables, meats, and other food items.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and kitchen preparation procedures.
• Support cooks and kitchen staff with daily food production and service.
• Assemble and prepare menu items accurately according to customer orders.
• Assist with cooking and finishing food items using appropriate kitchen equipment.
• Monitor cooking times and food quality to maintain consistent results.
• Check completed orders for accuracy and proper presentation.
• Assist with preparing and packaging dine-in, pickup, and delivery orders.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, and work surfaces as needed.
• Restock ingredients, supplies, packaging materials, and kitchen equipment.
• Properly label, store, and rotate food products according to food safety procedures.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, order changes, and kitchen needs to supervisors.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking.
• Support coworkers during busy service periods and perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, food-service, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and commercial kitchen procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion standards.
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and order accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely use or learn to use commercial kitchen equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing physical kitchen tasks.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized during busy service periods.
• Willingness to learn and assist across different kitchen stations.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the Company
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo is a restaurant and hospitality establishment focused on quality food, friendly service, and a welcoming dining experience. The kitchen team emphasizes consistent food preparation, cleanliness, teamwork, efficient service, and professional hospitality standards.

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.0 per week

Work Location: In person