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Job Description Executive Assistant / Life Manager (Founder Support – Hybrid Personal + Business) • Location: Buffalo, New York, USA (On-site + Local Travel Required | Relocation Supported), • Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexibility + On-Call Availability Required), • Employment Type: Full-time (1099) This is not a traditional EA role. This is a “right-hand operator” position designed for someone who can think, act, and solve problems independently while keeping up with a high-energy, fast-moving environment. You will act as a gatekeeper, executor, and problem-solver, managing everything from daily logistics and errands to business coordination and communication filtering. The ideal candidate is highly intelligent, proactive, organized, and resourceful, with the ability to figure things out quickly without constant direction. Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Personal Support • Manage day-to-day errands, logistics, and scheduling, • Coordinate school drop-offs/pickups and activities for children, • Handle purchases, bill payments, and household coordination, • Prepare morning routines (light meal prep, coffee, shakes, etc.), • Act as a life manager, reducing the founder’s time spent on non-essential tasksBusiness Support & Operations, • Monitor and manage email inbox and communication flow, • Filter, prioritize, and respond to messages, requests, and tasks, • Coordinate with internal team, leadership, and partners, • Assist with inventory coordination and operational follow-ups, • Ensure tasks are completed quickly and efficiently across teamsCommunication & Gatekeeping, • Act as a central communication hub between the founder and team, • Join or manage text/email threads, ensuring nothing is missed, • Push only high-priority, relevant information to the founder, • Follow up aggressively to ensure execution and closure of tasksProblem Solving & Execution, • Take ownership of day-to-day problems and requests, • Identify solutions without needing step-by-step instructions, • Handle issues independently when possible Required Experience • 3–5+ years as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Life Manager, • Experience supporting busy founders, executives, or high-net-worth individuals, • Proven ability to manage both personal and business responsibilities, • Strong experience in fast-paced, high-demand environments, • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs), • Project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, Monday), • CRM or operational tools (e.g., GoHighLevel), • Familiarity with automation or AI toolsAdditional Requirements, • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Buffalo, NY, • Valid driver’s license and ability to run local errands daily, • Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (home, office, travel locally), • Female candidates preferred due to family-related responsibilities Benefits You will gain exposure to: • Business operations & decision-making, • High-level problem solving

Job Description Executive Assistant / Life Manager (Founder Support – Hybrid Personal + Business) • Location: Buffalo, New York, USA (On-site + Local Travel Required | Relocation Supported), • Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexibility + On-Call Availability Required), • Employment Type: Full-time (1099) This is not a traditional EA role. This is a “right-hand operator” position designed for someone who can think, act, and solve problems independently while keeping up with a high-energy, fast-moving environment. You will act as a gatekeeper, executor, and problem-solver, managing everything from daily logistics and errands to business coordination and communication filtering. The ideal candidate is highly intelligent, proactive, organized, and resourceful, with the ability to figure things out quickly without constant direction. Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Personal Support • Manage day-to-day errands, logistics, and scheduling, • Coordinate school drop-offs/pickups and activities for children, • Handle purchases, bill payments, and household coordination, • Prepare morning routines (light meal prep, coffee, shakes, etc.), • Act as a life manager, reducing the founder’s time spent on non-essential tasksBusiness Support & Operations, • Monitor and manage email inbox and communication flow, • Filter, prioritize, and respond to messages, requests, and tasks, • Coordinate with internal team, leadership, and partners, • Assist with inventory coordination and operational follow-ups, • Ensure tasks are completed quickly and efficiently across teamsCommunication & Gatekeeping, • Act as a central communication hub between the founder and team, • Join or manage text/email threads, ensuring nothing is missed, • Push only high-priority, relevant information to the founder, • Follow up aggressively to ensure execution and closure of tasksProblem Solving & Execution, • Take ownership of day-to-day problems and requests, • Identify solutions without needing step-by-step instructions, • Handle issues independently when possible Required Experience • 3–5+ years as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Life Manager, • Experience supporting busy founders, executives, or high-net-worth individuals, • Proven ability to manage both personal and business responsibilities, • Strong experience in fast-paced, high-demand environments, • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs), • Project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, Monday), • CRM or operational tools (e.g., GoHighLevel), • Familiarity with automation or AI toolsAdditional Requirements, • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Buffalo, NY, • Valid driver’s license and ability to run local errands daily, • Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (home, office, travel locally), • Female candidates preferred due to family-related responsibilities Benefits You will gain exposure to: • Business operations & decision-making, • High-level problem solving

Job Description Avanti Mansion in Blasdell, NY is looking for a banquet cook to join our culinary team! We are located at 4409 South Park Ave. in Blasdell. We are a banquet facility that specializes in executing Weddings on the weekends. Our facility is the only venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America (LCA) group, an exclusive invite-only organization of the top caterers in the country. Our ideal candidate is a team player, attentive, ambitious, hard-working, and reliable. We are a team-oriented kitchen that enjoys having fun while having a passion for cooking. We are currently hiring for part-time and full-time positions. This is an entry level position, known as our Culinary Crusader. With the ability to grow into other positions. Availability must be Tuesday – Sunday, with an emphasis on weekend availability. During the week, Prep Days are Tuesday through Thursday during normal business hours. Event Days are typically Friday through Sunday, which extend later into the night with an average shift time of approximately 8-10 hours. Occasional weekday events may require later availability during the week beyond normal business hours. Monday is always a day off! Why work for Avanti? • Get your foot in the door at the ONLY venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America group, an elite invite-only organization, • Opportunities for growth -- we're a smaller, family owned and operated organization that prefers to promote from within. New job openings are offered exclusively to current staff, • Enjoy a delicious meal on your break at every shift for FREE, • Fun atmosphere -- go to a party every single weekend! Responsibilities • Set up workstations, • Cook dishes to business standards, • Follow health and safety guidelines, • Follow direction from lead Chef/Manager, • Prepare ingredients for use during shift, • Must be available weekends, • Must be able to lift over 50 lbs Qualifications • Must have reliable transportation as bus routes don't run late on weekends, • Proven working experience as a cook, • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to listen and communicate effectively We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

Job Description Avanti Mansion in Blasdell, NY is looking for a cook to join our culinary team! We are located at 4409 South Park Ave. in Blasdell. We are a banquet facility that specializes in executing Weddings on the weekends. Our facility is the only venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America (LCA) group, an exclusive invite-only organization of the top caterers in the country. Our ideal candidate is a team player, attentive, ambitious, hard-working, and reliable. We are a team-oriented kitchen that enjoys having fun while having a passion for cooking. We are currently hiring for part-time and full-time positions. This is an entry level position, known as our Culinary Crusader. With the ability to grow into other positions. Availability must be Tuesday – Sunday, with an emphasis on weekend availability. During the week, Prep Days are Tuesday through Thursday during normal business hours. Event Days are typically Friday through Sunday, which extend later into the night with an average shift time of approximately 8-10 hours. Occasional weekday events may require later availability during the week beyond normal business hours. Monday is always a day off! Why work for Avanti? • Get your foot in the door at the ONLY venue in Western New York to be a part of the Leading Caterers of America group, an elite invite-only organization, • Opportunities for growth -- we're a smaller, family owned and operated organization that prefers to promote from within. New job openings are offered exclusively to current staff, • Enjoy a delicious meal on your break at every shift for FREE, • Fun atmosphere -- go to a party every single weekend! Responsibilities • Set up workstations, • Cook dishes to business standards, • Follow health and safety guidelines, • Follow direction from lead Chef/Manager, • Prepare ingredients for use during shift, • Must be available weekends, • Must be able to lift over 50 lbs Qualifications • Must have reliable transportation as bus routes don't run late on weekends, • Proven working experience as a cook, • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to listen and communicate effectively We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Williamsville, NY Address: 5275 Sheridan Drive Pay: $21.75 - $23.25 / hour Job Posting: 05/08/2026 Job Posting End: 05/31/2026 Job ID:R0280344 Step into a leadership role where your culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen! In our people-first kitchen, you'll lead and develop a team of cooks to fine tune their skills and grow their career. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment. What You'll Do • Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team, • Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency, • Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store, • Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities Requirements • 2+ years of prep or line cook experience, • Experience leading a team, • Food safety and quality assurance knowledge At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits* • Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life, • Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday, • Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you, • Retirement plan with a 401(k) match, • A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. + At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits* • Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life, • Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday, • Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you, • Retirement plan with a 401(k) match, • A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Job Description Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today - focused on serving good food to good people! T.L. Cannon is the owner / operator of 52 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants. The foundation of success is our Team Members, who bring remarkable industry experience to the table. As a team, we have an unparalleled commitment to exceed our guest's expectations and maintain the highest standards of service, quality, and value for our neighbors. We offer a fun environment where real connections and friends are made! YOU BELONG HERE! What’s in it for you? We can offer you: • Paid vacation if you average 30 hours a week, • Free shift meal when working 6+ hours, • 401(k), • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, • A great work atmosphere If you have a commitment to ensuring the best quality food for our guest and the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you! COOK REQUIREMENTS: • Must be at least 18 years old, • Eligible to work in the United States, • 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred, but not required, • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs up to 20 times per day, • Respect your team; treat them as you would like to be treated., • Integrity is everything, act as an owner. We are a Franchisee of Applebee's and an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description Cook – Skilled Nursing Facility Pay Range $17.20-$19.67/hour (depending on experience) Location: Seneca Health Care Center – West Seneca, NY Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Day and Evening Shifts Available | Includes Weekends and Holidays Company Overview: Seneca Health Care Center, a proud member of The McGuire Group’s five-star network of healthcare facilities, is seeking a reliable and motivated Cook to join our dietary team. If you have a passion for preparing meals with care and consistency—and want to grow in a stable healthcare environment—we want to hear from you! Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to menus, resident dietary needs, and food safety standards. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality nutrition and ensuring residents enjoy meals that are both nourishing and appealing. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare hot and cold meals in accordance with standardized recipes and dietary restrictions, • Ensure proper food temperatures and sanitation procedures are followed, • Portion and serve meals for residents and staff, • Assist with food prep, tray line setup, and kitchen organization, • Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and storage areas, • Work cooperatively with dietary aides and the Food Service director to ensure efficient meal service, • High school diploma or GED preferred, • Prior cooking experience in a healthcare, institutional, or commercial kitchen strongly preferred, • Knowledge of modified diets and safe food handling, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet meal deadlines, • Be part of a supportive and mission-driven team

Job DescriptionDescription: SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for preparing, cooking, and portioning all menu items by following instructions on standardized recipes., • Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies., • Check menus, prepare and cook items following standard recipes completing the cooking by serving time., • Check temperatures of food items and logs before serving., • After the line is served, remove leftovers, cover, date, and store leftover food., • Maintain the cooking area and equipment in a clean, sanitary, neat, and orderly manner., • Handle food, equipment, and utensils in accordance with sanitary and safety regulations., • Wash and sanitize all pots and pans after preparing meals., • Ensure that all areas are clean before leaving each day, • Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals, • Other duties as so assigned or needed. Requirements: • Knowledge of and experience in practicing proper safety standards in handling food and all requisite equipment including knives, commercial equipment, etc. to produce thousands of meals daily, • Must have solid math, reading, writing and analytical abilities and follow oral and written instructions, • Ability and willingness to work with populations of varying educational levels and backgrounds effectively, • Must be able to measure accurately, have sufficient dexterity to handle food and equipment efficiently and safely and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with minimal effort following required safety guidelines, • Must be able to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperatures and stand for at least 8 hours a day, • Must be able to climb on a ladder the distance of 5 feet to reach stored items and carry them to the floor, • Must be able to push, pull, and guide carts which weigh approximately 70-325 pounds on a tile surface, • Must bend or stoop frequently throughout the day and reach short distances into carts to retrieve trays, • Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time;, • Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature;, • Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork;, • Must be able to twist and rotate 180 degrees during each day and follow DOH food service standards

Home Care Association of America - - Responsibilities: Provide companionship and conversation; Assist with daily activities (meal prep, light housekeeping); Help with personal care (dressing, grooming); Support mobility and safety; Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families.

Job Description Are you a dedicated and motivated personal trainer looking to make a significant impact on individuals' lives? We are actively seeking exceptional trainers to join our team and deliver personalized fitness experiences in the comfort of our clients' homes. Join us and be a part of a dynamic community that values your expertise, provides flexibility, and supports your professional growth. Join Our Team of Elite In-Home Personal Trainers - Empower Lives through Fitness! BENEFITS/PERKS • Work-life balance: Design your own schedule and choose the clients you prefer to work with., • Freedom to succeed: No non-compete agreements, giving you the flexibility to work where and when you want., • Competitive rates: Earn $25 to $45 per hour, rewarding your skills and dedication., • Bonuses and rewards: Enjoy retention bonuses, client referral bonuses, and trainer referral bonuses., • Liability insurance: Your safety and peace of mind are our priority, with comprehensive coverage through the Svetness General Liability policy., • Customer support team: Focus 100% on your clients' goals while our dedicated concierge handles client requests and scheduling changes., • Education and growth: Access free ongoing education resources, including live education webinars, and receive ongoing manager support to elevate your expertise., • Fitness equipment discounts: Enjoy a 30% discount on fitness equipment to enhance your training programs., • Partner programs: Access to discounts to your favorite lifestyle brands (Meal Prep, Supplements, etc), • Warm client base: We bring clients directly to you, eliminating the need for selling or marketing efforts. The Certified Personal Trainer will be responsible for providing one-on-one and couples personalized fitness instruction in person to clients at their home, apartment gym or outside while encouraging them to reach their fitness goals. Responsibilities are as follows: • Customize client workout programs developed from the Initial Assessment, • Utilize the Svetness Fitness App for all client sessions, including programming & session notes, • Demonstrate each exercise and ensure client is performing correctly with or without modifications, • Conduct client Reassessments every 4-6 weeks, • Maintain client session appointments through Svetness scheduling software, • Able to provide a flexible schedule to accommodate client appointments, • Certified Personal Trainer: Accredited by NCCA, DEAC, or NBFE., • CPR/AED Certification: Ensure clients' safety with up-to-date CPR/AED training., • Education and experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1-3 years of personal training experience., • Strong communication skills: Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and technically., • Knowledgeable in nutrition: Possess a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices., • Fitness expertise: Familiarity with a variety of exercise equipment and personal training methods., • Physical ability: Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs. and performing athletic calisthenics duties., • Requirements for this position include the possession of personal basic training equipment to effectively assist clients in achieving their goals. It is important to note that clients may not always have access to the necessary equipment.

Job Description Dietary Aide Pay Range $16.15-$18.61/hour (depending on experience) Start your career in healthcare—no experience required! We’re hiring Dietary Aides to join our Nutrition Services team at Garden Gate skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, a trusted McGuire Group facility. If you’ve worked in food service, a restaurant, or kitchen—or just love helping others—this is a great opportunity to get started in a stable and rewarding field! Responsibilities • Assist with meal prep, food portioning, and tray setup, • Deliver meals to residents in dining rooms or patient rooms, • Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas, • Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment, • Follow dietary restrictions and meal guidelines as directed, • Communicate with nursing staff and kitchen team to meet resident needsRequirements, • No prior experience required – we provide full training!, • Food service or kitchen experience (restaurant, fast food, cafeteria) preferred, • Must be dependable and willing to learn, • Ability to follow directions and work in a team, • Strong attention to cleanliness and food safetyWe Offer:, • Competitive pay, • Flexible scheduling – ideal for students, parents, and second jobs, • Health, dental, vision & 401(k) options, • Career growth opportunities within nursing & healthcare At Garden Gate, we value our employees and their dedication to resident care. We offer a positive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our residents’ lives.

Job DescriptionDescription: Venture Forthe is a premier home healthcare agency in Western New York. We operate on the fundamental premise that everyone has the right to remain independent and make their own choices. We empower our employees to turn a job into a career and take pride in rewarding the hard work it takes to achieve your goals. We are hiring & certifying Personal Care Aides in your area! As a PCA, you will assist our clients with self-care, meal prep, everyday household tasks, and provide companionship. We provide all the training you need, free of charge! Already certified? If you are/were a PCA (Personal Care Aide), CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), and/or HHA (Home Health Aide), let’s chat! WHY BE A PCA WITH VFI? • Flexible and consistent schedules are available, • PCA Certification Training, • Paid Orientation & Paid Annual In-service, • Early Wage Access!, • Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Sick & Personal, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, legal aid, employee assistance program, hospital indemnity, critical illness and so much more benefits after the waiting period & meeting eligibility guidelines!

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Health insurance, • Vision insurance, • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off Care to Join us? Quality caregiving provides great joy and entails huge responsibility families caring for loved ones know this well, and when they can't be there for a loved one, we can. If you enjoy time with older adults, being a Touching Hearts at Home caregiver may be a great career for you. Be part of our growing company, Touching Hearts at Home! Job Description: We are looking for people who are committed to our value to enhance the quality of life of older adults and people living with disabilities or medical conditions by providing the best in-home care with empathy, excellence and integrity. Caregivers provide companionship and assist clients with meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping in accordance with their unique plan of care. WE SERVICE ALL OF WNY! Responsibilities include: • Provide companionship and conversation, • Assist with daily activities (meal prep, light housekeeping), • Help with personal care (dressing, grooming), • Support mobility and safety, • Build meaningful relationships with clients and their familiesQualifications:, • No healthcare certification is required. We are looking for people whose personal and professional life shows a compassionate heart for older adults, excellent customer service and creative problem solving, • Valid driver's license in the state of application, • The ability to provide a reliable, insured vehicle to use on the client's behalf for all scheduled shifts and to travel 15 miles for any scheduled shifts, • The ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds, • Daily access to email, the Internet, and a mobile phone, • We are a drug free workplace. We complete a criminal background and driving record check prior to hiringWhy Caregivers Love Working With Us:, • Flexible schedules (part-time, full-time, weekends available), • Join the nationally recognized company known as the heart of home care!, • Join a work environment that values who you are and what you do, • Training and recognition for success no experience needed, • Paid time off, • Health Insurance, • Supplemental health benefits such as: Dental, Vision, Life insurance, AD & D insurance., • 401(k), • 401(k) Matching