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The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a seasonal Training Center Kitchen Prep Cook to join our team at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for working with the highest quality and freshest ingredients with progressive techniques, while partnering directly with the team’s nutrition program. If you are passionate about creating nutritious and delicious meals in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team to fuel top-performing athletes, this role is for you.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

What we offer

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. All team members receive benefits including:

+ Weekly pay

+ Employee assistance program

+ Training and development opportunities

+ Employee discounts

+ Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

+ Prepare and cook meals following the team’s nutrition program, using fresh, high-quality ingredients to meet dietary requirements and performance goals

+ Collaborate with the team’s nutritionist and chefs to plan and execute balanced, nutritious menus

+ Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are met while managing inventory and supplies efficiently

+ Manage daily menu changes

+ Provide services for 150 team members on a daily basis

More about you

+ Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment, such as in a high-volume kitchen or catering, preferred

+ Knife skills are a huge plus, but not necessary

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment and take on whatever task is needed in the kitchen

+ Reliable transportation and the ability to be on time every day

+ Discretion based on working in a private kitchen

+ No degree required

Physical requirements

+ Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching

Shift details

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Evenings as needed

Weekends

Event based

Overtime as needed

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions, and premium dining at Highmark Stadium since dating back to 1992. The 71,870-seat venue is home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Our culinary team creates locally and regionally inspired fare for the stadium's concession outlets. Premium dining includes suites and clubs offering in-seat service.

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.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

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, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.