Production Chef

Avanti Mansion in Blasdell, NY is looking for a Production Chef to join our culinary team! We are located at 4409 South Park Ave. in Blasdell. We are a banquet facility that specializes in executing Weddings on the weekends. Our facility is the only venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America (LCA) group, an exclusive invite-only organization of the top caterers in the country. We were also voted “Buffalo’s Best Wedding Venue” by Channel 4 viewers.

Our ideal candidate is a team player, attentive, ambitious, hard-working, and reliable. We are a team-oriented kitchen that enjoys having fun while having a passion for cooking. We are currently hiring for part-time and full-time positions.

Availability must be Tuesday – Sunday, with an emphasis on weekend availability. During the week, Prep Days are Tuesday through Thursday during normal business hours. Event Days are typically Friday through Sunday, which extend later into the night with an average shift time of approximately 8-10 hours. Occasional weekday events may require later availability during the week beyond normal business hours. Some Sundays in 2023 will be a day off throughout the summer, and Monday is always a day off!

Why work for Avanti?

• Get your foot in the door at the ONLY venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America group, an elite invite-only organization
• Opportunities for growth -- we're a smaller, family owned and operated organization that prefers to promote from within. New job openings are offered exclusively to current staff
• Enjoy a delicious meal on your break at every shift for FREE
• Fun atmosphere -- go to a party every single weekend!

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations
• Cook dishes to business standards
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Prepare ingredients for use during shift
• Must be available weekends
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation as bus routes don't run late on weekends
• Proven working experience as a cook
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you!