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Cook at Cracker Barrel

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.50

From $16.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Prep Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook at Texas Roadhouse

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Prep Cook - Clarence Chili's at Chili's

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

training provided

training provided

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Amherst, NY, USA|
From $16.00 to $20.75

From $16.00 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook at Texas Roadhouse

Tonawanda, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

team environment

team environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Health and wellness benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Prep Cook I at Original Pancake House of WNY

Orchard Park, NY, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

shift meals

shift meals

employee discount

employee discount

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Pizza Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Higher premium pay rates

Higher premium pay rates

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

scholarship program

scholarship program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
same day pay access
Health Insurance
Vacation Time
Employee assistance program
401k plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Discounts
recognition programs
Training and development opportunities

Job Description

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a well-established American restaurant and retail chain known for its unique combination of home-style cooking and rustic, country-inspired retail offerings. Founded in 1969, Cracker Barrel has grown significantly and now boasts over 70,000 team members nationwide. The company prides itself on being more than just a place to eat; it serves as a welcoming community hub where guests can enjoy comfort food, find unexpected retail treasures, and feel a sense of belonging. With its strong roots in Southern hospitality, Cracker Barrel offers an inviting atmosphere that blends traditional charm with a warm, friendly environment... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast-paced environment
  • capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • ability to stand for prolonged periods during shifts
  • commitment to maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • good communication and teamwork skills
  • positive attitude and willingness to work hard
  • previous cooking experience is a plus but not required
  • basic knowledge of food safety practices

Job Duties

  • preparing ingredients for menu items
  • cooking and plating meals according to restaurant recipes and standards
  • maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
  • working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely meal service
  • adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • handling multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • contributing positively to the team atmosphere

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.50

From $16.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Posted 14 days ago

Prep Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 10 days ago

Line Cook at Texas Roadhouse

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Posted 10 days ago

Prep Cook - Clarence Chili's at Chili's

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

training provided

training provided

Posted 9 days ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Amherst, NY, USA|
From $16.00 to $20.75

From $16.00 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 11 days ago

Line Cook at Texas Roadhouse

Tonawanda, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

team environment

team environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Health and wellness benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Posted 7 days ago

Prep Cook I at Original Pancake House of WNY

Orchard Park, NY, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

shift meals

shift meals

employee discount

employee discount

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Posted 13 days ago

Pizza Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $17.00

From $16.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 12 days ago

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

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Higher premium pay rates

Higher premium pay rates

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

scholarship program

scholarship program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

9 No Experience Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY - April 2026

Browse 9 no experience Cook jobs in Buffalo, NY. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Employers in Buffalo, NY are actively hiring no experience Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Cook Salary in Buffalo, NY

No experience Cook pay in Buffalo, NY typically ranges from $34,300 per year to $35,400 per year, with average earnings near $33,300 per year or $16 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $34,300 per year
  • Average wage: $33,300 per year or $16 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,400 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

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Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Buffalo, NY

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Buffalo, NY create steady demand for no experience Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Cook roles in Buffalo, NY include:

  • Wegmans Food Markets

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Buffalo, NY

Many no experience 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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