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Kitchen Operations Associate Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Supervisor Dietary SCH

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$47K - $70K/yr

ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and ... Is fluent in use of department and facility technology related to operations management, clinical ...

Cook

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Complete daily cleaning and sanitize all areas of the kitchen. * Maintain a clean, neat and well ... Maintains a safe and secure environment for guests and associates. * Maintain a clean, pleasant ...

Cook

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Complete daily cleaning and sanitize all areas of the kitchen. * Maintain a clean, neat and well ... Maintains a safe and secure environment for guests and associates. * Maintain a clean, pleasant ...

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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.

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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.

Hospitality Associate Dietary MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$18.54 - $23.13/hr

Part-time

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Catholic Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.426667
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
4:00pm-8:00pm
Summary:
Promotes and maintains a positive service culture. Performs a variety of duties to include serving meals to patients and visitors in a professional and efficient manner. Informs patients of meal and menu practices and obtains meal preferences and selections, if applicable. Replenishes floor stock items in nursing unit pantries and delivers enteral formulas for patients to nursing units. Performs other tasks as related to patient meal service as assigned. Adheres to safe food handling procedures. Adheres to the Values in Practice initiatives.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
  • High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE
  • Hospital or Healthcare experience preferred
  • One (1) year experience in food service operation preferred
  • One (1) year experience in customer service preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Ability to read and write English: follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate
  • Ability to tell time and read a clock
  • Ability to perform basic Math functions
  • Good communication, organizational, and customer service skills
  • Must possess or have ability to learn basic computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT
  • Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
  • Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
  • Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
  • Subject to burns and cuts
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
  • Exposed to hazards of steam and heat
  • Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements
  • Subject to standing and walking most of the workday
  • Extreme Cold: temperature cold enough to cause marked bodily discomfort
  • Extreme Heat: temperature hot enough to cause bodily discomfort
  • Moisture: frequent contact with water and other liquids

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About Catholic Health

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Formed in 1998 under four religious sponsors, Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, physician practices, and other community based ministries. Today, the system has two religious sponsors, the Diocese of Buffalo and the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, who carried on its Mission across the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need. Catholic Health is making the largest investment in its history, dedicating more than $100 million in state-of-the- art technology that will connect our hospitals, home care, long-term care, clinician offices, health centers and ancillary services with patients throughout the area. This transformational investment marks a major milestone for our healing ministry, which dates back more than 165 years.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US