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Cafeteria worker

Frontier Catering
Buffalo, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Cafeteria Worker and become a vital part of creating a welcoming, efficient, and enjoyable dining environment! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious food, maintaining impeccable cleanliness standards, and ensuring food safety protocols are strictly followed. Your enthusiasm for hospitality and customer service will help foster a positive experience for all patrons. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop culinary skills, gain restaurant experience, and contribute to a vibrant food service environment. This is a Monday through Friday job, no holidays, weekends or evenings. Year round employment. Approximately 25 to 30 hours per week. Great environment to work in.

Duties

  • Prepare and assemble food items according to established recipes and safety standards, including catering and banquet setups
  • Serve food and beverages with friendly, in-person customer service that enhances guest satisfaction
  • Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, dishwashers, and POS (Point of Sale) systems for processing cash transactions
  • Maintain cleanliness by regularly sanitizing workstations, utensils, and dining areas following food safety sanitizing procedures
  • Handle manual tasks such as weight handling in the workplace and food handling with precision and care
  • Assist in food preparation tasks including chopping, portioning, and plating to ensure timely service
  • Follow all food safety management protocols to uphold high standards of hygiene and dietary compliance

Requirements

  • Previous experience in fine dining or restaurant environments is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary practices within the food industry
  • Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
  • Strong understanding of food safety standards, sanitizing procedures, and proper food handling practices
  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks including weight handling in the workplace with attention to safety
  • Basic math skills for cash handling, portion control, and inventory management
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanor for in-person interactions
  • Experience with POS systems for processing transactions accurately
  • Previous catering or banquet experience is a plus; hospitality background is valued highly
  • Barista experience or wine knowledge can be beneficial but not required
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Join us to bring energy, professionalism, and passion for hospitality into every shift! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth in the food service industry while providing a positive work environment that values your contributions.

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Food provided
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18

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