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Applegreen US

Overnight Team Member- Retail Store

Victor, NY · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging, wrapping, and cleaning. * Stock, clean, and sanitize workstation and equipment. * Actively cross-sell and ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cook in Rochester, NY is $15.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Overnight Cook, you need strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen safety, and experience with food preparation, often supported by a food handler’s permit or similar certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory tracking systems, and recipe management software is frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently during late hours are important soft skills for success. These skills and qualities ensure quality meals are consistently prepared and delivered safely, even during less supervised shifts.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for an overnight cook?

Overnight Cooks generally work through late night and early morning hours, often in establishments that operate 24/7 such as hospitals, hotels, diners, or manufacturing facilities with round-the-clock cafeterias. The work environment is typically quieter than daytime shifts, requiring cooks to work more independently or with a small team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, managing inventory, cleaning workspaces, and sometimes handling breakfast prep for the upcoming day. Due to fewer staff on duty, Overnight Cooks must be comfortable multitasking and handling a broad range of kitchen duties. This role is well-suited to those who prefer working during non-traditional hours and can lead to advancement into lead or supervisory kitchen positions.

What is an overnight cook?

An Overnight Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals during late-night and early-morning hours, typically in restaurants, hotels, or hospitals. They ensure food quality, follow safety standards, and maintain a clean kitchen. Their duties may include prepping ingredients, cooking made-to-order dishes, and storing food properly for the next shift. This position often requires working independently or with a small team in a quiet yet fast-paced environment.

What does an overnight cook do?

An overnight cook prepares and cooks food during nighttime hours, often in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. They handle tasks such as food prep, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring food safety standards are met while working a late or overnight shift.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Cook job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,910 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Overnight Team Member- Retail Store

Applegreen US

Victor, NY • On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

What We Do
At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey.... Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.
Team Members hired during our peak business periods (including but not limited to April 1st through September 30th) will be hired as Seasonal employees. The only benefits Seasonal employees are eligible for Flex (Sick Time), Earned Wage Access, the Employee Referral Bonus, and our Meal Discount.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.
  • Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
  • We value and develop our people.
  • We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
  • We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Flex)
  • 401 (k) with Company Match
  • Earned Wage Access - Pay on Demand
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Meal Discount
  • Pet Insurance

What You'll Do
As a Team Member, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, thoroughly cleaning & stocking, processing accurate payment transactions, preparing & serving quality food, and a variety of other duties to assist in meeting the needs of our customers (Travelers).
  • Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with customers (travelers).
  • Operate point-of-sale (POS) system, accurately process & receive payment from customers, and follow all customer service and cash handling policies and procedures.
  • Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labelling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and checking temperature of products.
  • Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging, wrapping, and cleaning.
  • Stock, clean, and sanitize workstation and equipment.
  • Actively cross-sell and up-sell products.
  • Maintain a solid knowledge of products and services available in the plaza.
  • Follow required brand standards, food safety requirements, as well as all company policies and procedures.
  • Execute a variety of other tasks as assigned.

Essential Experience & Skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
  • Cash handling and customer service experience preferred.

Requirements
  • Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
  • Frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

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