Food Prep Salary in Buffalo, New York

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How much does a Food Prep make in Buffalo, NY? The average Food Prep salary in Buffalo, NY is $33,922 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $29,958 and $39,910. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Hiring Immediately:Dishwasher/Prep Cook, One Loudoun
DIG Restaurant Teams - Ashburn , VA
We teach individuals who are excited to share their enthusiasm for food and transform them into ... Maintain cleanliness in dishwashing and prep kitchen work stations. * Stock cleaning supplies and ...
Lensa - 10 days ago
DISHWASHER/FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)
Compass Group, North America - Redmond , WA
Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks and all other food prep surfaces as assigned. * Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans ...
Lensa - 19 days ago
Dishwasher prep cook
FUJIYA Japanese Restaurant - Miami , FL
We are looking for a Dishwasher/COOK to join our kitchen staff, assist in prep and light cooking ... Responsibilities Remove food from plates Prerinse dishes, glasses, and tableware and load them into ...
Lensa - 26 days ago
Dishwasher
The Scarlet, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Lincoln , NE
Operate dishwashing machinery and ensure proper handling and storage of cleaned items * Assist with basic food prep tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients * Follow safety and ...
Lensa - 4 days ago
Dishwasher
Wegmans - Collegeville , PA
Support culinary operations by washing dishes, putting away dish loads and performing other kitchen duties as necessary, including some food prep work * Assist with receiving of products, stock ...
Lensa - 5 days ago
Dishwasher/Prep Cook (Part Time)
TS RESTAURANTS GROUP - East Greenwich , RI
Dishwasher/Prep Cook DEPARTMENT: Back of House REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager and Restaurant General ... With a commitment to carefully sourcing local food and products around the New England area. With ...
Lensa - 54 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Prep in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Food Prep ranges from $29,958 to $39,910 with the average base salary of $33,922. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,046 to $40,135 with the average total cash compensation of $34,002.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Food Prep Salary in popular cities: New York, Rochester, Yonkers

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