How much does a Cook - Institution make in Newbern, TN? The average Cook - Institution salary in Newbern, TN is $38,409 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,528 and $42,894. 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. 

Cook - Institution Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cook - Institution Salary $30,994 Newbern,TN August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Cook - Institution Salary $34,528 Newbern,TN August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Cook - Institution Salary $38,409 Newbern,TN August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Cook - Institution Salary $42,894 Newbern,TN August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Cook - Institution Salary $46,977 Newbern,TN August 27, 2024
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What skills does a Cook - Institution 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.

Commitment 7.5%
Foodservice 3.99%
Safety Training 2.66%
Others 85.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of a Cook - Institution higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master Leadership, you can get a 2% salary raise. If you are good at Foodservice, your salary will increase by 2%. If you are expert in Food Service, your salary will rise by 1%.
Skill Salary Demand
Leadership
$39,178
2%
Foodservice
$39,178
2%
Food Service
$38,793
1%
Initiative
$38,793
1%
Food Safety
$38,409
0%
Food Preparation
$38,409
0%
Last Updated on August 27, 2024
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Job Description for Cook - Institution

Cook - Institution follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods for service in an institutional setting. May create and update menus, help with grocery items inventory and kitchen, equipment maintenance. Being a Cook - Institution may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Cook - Institution 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 - Institution typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Cook - Institution

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For Cook - Institution, 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.

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Cook - Institution salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cook - Institution, the highest Cook - Institution salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cook - Institution salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cook - Institution salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cook - Institution 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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About Newbern, Tennessee    Newbern is a town in Dyer County, Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,313. Newbern is located at 36°6′59″N 89°16′5″W / 36.11....More

Newbern, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Newbern, Tennessee

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