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Cook

at Pizza Hut
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $15.00

From $14.50 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

recognition programs

recognition programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

fun work environment

fun work environment

financial rewards

financial rewards

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $15.00

From $14.50 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

recognition programs

recognition programs

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cook

at Sodexo
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $21.00

From $17.50 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Cook

at Metz Culinary Management
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $17.58 to $18.67

From $17.58 to $18.67

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Fun and fast-paced environment

Fun and fast-paced environment

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Health and safety compliance

Health and safety compliance

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.66

From $16.00 to $24.66

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

wellbeing support tool

wellbeing support tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Cheektowaga, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Training

Training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook-Panorama on Seven

at Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $21.00

From $19.50 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Marriott hotel discounts

Marriott hotel discounts

complimentary hotel stays

complimentary hotel stays

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Accessible location

Accessible location

Line Cook

at Red Robin
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.95 to $20.45

From $16.95 to $20.45

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Cook & Prep Cook

at Tully's Good Times
Amherst, NY, USA|Onsite
Up to $20.00

Up to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Starting pay up to 20.00/hr

Starting pay up to 20.00/hr

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401-K program and company match

401-K program and company match

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

discounted shift meal

discounted shift meal

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit

training and career growth opportunities

training and career growth opportunities

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $30.20

From $16.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook 1, KeyBank Center

at Delaware North
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Seasonal

Seasonal

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Prep Cook

at Wegmans Food Markets
Williamsville, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Higher premium pay

Higher premium pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

scholarship program

scholarship program

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Line Cook

at Applebee's
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

free shift meal

free shift meal

401(k)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Nutrition Services Cook

at Ascension
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.25

Exact $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

comprehensive health coverage

comprehensive health coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

HSA/FSA options

HSA/FSA options

Financial Security

Financial Security

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Career growth resources

Career growth resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Counseling

Counseling

Peer support

Peer support

Spiritual care

Spiritual care

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

legal insurance

legal insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Transportation savings

Pizza Cook

at Wegmans Food Markets
Williamsville, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Higher premium pay

Higher premium pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

scholarship program

scholarship program

Emotional wellness program

Emotional wellness program

Cook | Team Dining | Buffalo Bills

at AEG
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $21.00

From $19.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art stadium

Opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art stadium

Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive and respectful workplace culture

Inclusive and respectful workplace culture

comprehensive safety training

comprehensive safety training

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

at Sam's Club
Cheektowaga, NY, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Family care leave

Family care leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Voting leave

Voting leave

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

30 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY - May 2026

Browse 30 entry level Cook jobs in Buffalo, NY. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Employers in Buffalo, NY are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Buffalo, NY

Entry level Cook pay in Buffalo, NY typically ranges from $33,300 per year to $62,800 per year, with average earnings near $42,800 per year or $20.6 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $33,300 per year
  • Average wage: $42,800 per year or $20.6 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Buffalo, NY using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Buffalo, NY

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Buffalo, NY create steady demand for entry level Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Cook roles in Buffalo, NY include:

  • Whole Foods
  • Sam's Club
  • Buffalo Wild Wings

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Buffalo, NY

Many entry level Cook jobs in Buffalo, NY offer Employee Discounts, Health Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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