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Prep Cook

at Wegmans Food Markets
Williamsville, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.50 - $17.00

Range $16.50 - $17.00

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

Cook & Prep Cook

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

Up to $20.00

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

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $17.00

Range $16.00 - $17.00

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

Line Cook

at Red Robin
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.95 - $20.45

Range $16.95 - $20.45

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

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $17.00

Range $16.00 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at Sodexo
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.50

Exact $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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

401k

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $16.50

Range $16.00 - $16.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

friendly work environment

friendly work environment

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

financial rewards

financial rewards

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $14.50 - $15.00

Range $14.50 - $15.00

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

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.75

Range $16.00 - $20.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook

at Sodexo
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $21.00

Range $17.50 - $21.00

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

Line Cook

at Applebee's
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

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 Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Cook | Highmark Stadium

at ASM Global
Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Job-specific safety training

Job-specific safety training

Nutrition Services Cook

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

Exact $18.25

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

Line Cook I

at Original Pancake House
Orchard Park, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.00

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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
Williamsville, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.50 - $17.00

Range $16.50 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Higher premium pay rates

Higher premium pay rates

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

retirement plan with 401(k) match

retirement plan with 401(k) match

scholarship program

scholarship program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

LiveWell Employee and Family program

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Blasdell, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.75

Range $16.00 - $20.75

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

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Grill Cook - Hilbert College

at Hallmark Management Service Inc
Hamburg, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $18.25

Range $17.50 - $18.25

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Annual merit increases

Annual merit increases

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

free meal while working

free meal while working

Free nonskid shoes

Free nonskid shoes

17 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY - July 2026

Browse 17 entry level Prep 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 Prep Cook Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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

Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings

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

Entry Level Prep Cook Salary in Buffalo, NY

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Buffalo, NY typically ranges from $33,300 per year to $62,800 per year, with average earnings near $37,100 per year or $17.9 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $33,300 per year
  • Average wage: $37,100 per year or $17.9 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,800 per year

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Buffalo, NY

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

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Prep Cook Roles

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

  • Whole Foods
  • Red Robin
  • Tully's Good Times

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Buffalo, NY

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Buffalo, NY offer Health care benefits, flexible schedule, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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