Cook III Salary in Jacksonville, Illinois

Cook III Salary in Jacksonville, IL

How much does a Cook III make in Jacksonville, IL? The average Cook III salary in Jacksonville, IL is $42,049 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,339 and $48,674. 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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10th Percentile Cook III Salary $34,961 Jacksonville,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Cook III Salary $38,339 Jacksonville,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Cook III Salary $42,049 Jacksonville,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Cook III Salary $48,674 Jacksonville,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Cook III Salary $54,705 Jacksonville,IL May 28, 2024
25% $38,339 10% $34,961 90% $54,705 75% $48,674 $42,049 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Cook III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

2.

Foodservice: The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.

3.

Safety Training: Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.

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Commitment 7.43%
Foodservice 4.22%
Safety Training 2.78%
Others 85.57%

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Job Description for Cook III

Cook III prepares menu dishes following established recipes and using designated ingredients that meet production and quality standards. Utilizes portion and presentation standards to create appealing and flavorful dishes. Being a Cook III may prepare unique dishes to fulfill customer requests. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Cook III maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a sous chef or executive chef. The Cook III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Cook III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Cook III in Jacksonville, IL
  • Marriott International, Inc - Schaumburg, IL
    Job Number. 24103981. Job Category. Food and Beverage & Culinary. Location. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumbu...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Marriott International, Inc - Chicago, IL
    Job Number. 24103139. Job Category. Food and Beverage & Culinary. Location. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, Uni...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • White Lodging Services Corp. - Chicago, IL
    Cook III. Job Description. Summary: This position is a hourly position, working on learning and honing cooking skills and technique, the fundamentals of th...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB - Medinah, IL
    Job Details. Job Location. Medinah Country Club - Medinah, IL. Description. Cook III. Mission. Medinah Country Club has, since 1924 enjoyed a vast and rich...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, IL
    Position InformationPosting Detail InformationWorking Position TitleCulinary Worker III-Cook (1751)ClassificationCulinary Worker IIIPosition Number00001751...
    - 2 Days Ago

Career Path for Cook III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Cook III, the first career path typically starts with a Sous Chef position, and then progresses to Kitchen Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Pastry Chef.

Cook III
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Pastry Chef
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Aramark provides food and facilities services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Food and Support Services United States, and Food and Support Services International. The company offers foo... More
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Cook III Pay Difference by Location

Cook III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cook III, the highest Cook III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cook III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cook III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cook III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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