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Kitchen Operations Associate Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Food Service Attendant/Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assign tasks and ... Associates Degree preferred. • Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. Other Qualifications: • ...

Food Service Attendant/Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assign tasks and ... Associates Degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. Other Qualifications: Minimum ...

Food Service Attendant/Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assign tasks and ... Associates Degree preferred. · Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. Other Qualifications: · ...

Lead Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assist in overseeing ... Associate degree preferred. * Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. * Minimum of 3 years ...

Lead Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assist in overseeing ... Associate degree preferred. * Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. * Minimum of 3 years ...

Lead Chef

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup * Assist in overseeing ... Associate degree preferred. * Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. * Minimum of 3 years ...

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

Department Supervisor

Williamsville, NY

$18.75 - $21/hr

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

Department Supervisor

Amherst, NY

$19 - $21.25/hr

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure ... In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store ...

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How much do kitchen operations associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen operations associate in Buffalo, NY is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities near Buffalo, NY are hiring for Kitchen Operations Associate jobs?

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Infographic showing various Kitchen Operations Associate job openings in Buffalo, NY as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,878 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Food Service Manager in Training

Personal Touch Food Service

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Description:

Are you a culinary-trained professional ready to step into leadership?

Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team as a Manager in Training. This is your opportunity to build real management skills in a supportive environment — with a direct path to running your own account.

About the Role

As a Manager in Training, you'll work alongside experienced food service leaders across all areas of our operations — from kitchen production and menu development to staff supervision and client relations. Our structured, 90–180 day rotational program is designed to fast-track your growth from culinary professional to confident manager.

This is a full-time position operating during the school year, giving you a consistent, predictable schedule aligned with our educational food service accounts.


What You'll Do

Kitchen & Operations

• Lead and assist in daily meal production, following established menus and quality standards

• Rotate through all kitchen and service stations to master every aspect of operations

• Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and ServSafe standards are upheld at all times

Team Leadership

• Shadow managers in scheduling, coaching, and directing kitchen and front-of-house staff

• Run pre-shift meetings and help onboard new team members

• Build a positive, collaborative team culture every day

Culinary Creativity

• Collaborate on seasonal menus and new recipe development

• Bring fresh ideas that reflect current food trends and meet client needs

• Support themed events and special dining experiences

Business & Client Relations

• Learn food and labor cost management to hit budgetary goals

• Assist with ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination

• Build strong relationships with on-site client contacts and respond to their feedback



Requirements:

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management — preferred

• 1–2 years of experience in a food service or restaurant setting

• A natural leader who's eager to learn and grow

• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)