Chef Cook Salary in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Chef Cook make in Allentown, PA? The average Chef Cook salary in Allentown, PA is $43,010 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $39,484 and $48,064. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$36,273	Allentown,PA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$39,484	Allentown,PA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$43,010	Allentown,PA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$48,064	Allentown,PA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$52,666	Allentown,PA	March 01, 2025

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PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) - Olathe , KS

Assistant Chef/ Cook Aberdeen Village Olathe, KS Dining Services Full Time, Day Shift, 8a-5p Aberdeen Village is seeking an Assistant Chef or Cook for our Senior Living Community! This is an exciting ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Executive Chef

Gate Gourmet - Los Angeles , CA

Sous chefs, cooks, and team leaders; overseeing portion size; controlling productivity; providing culinary leadership in areas of personal expertise; monitoring presentations, garnishments, and ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Scratch Cook/Chef $18 10a-6p (Part-Time)

Arrow Senior Living - Freeburg , IL

Freeburg, Illinois Our starting wage for Cook is: $18per hour! Shift Schedule- Wednesday/Thursday, 10am-6pm Come join our team at Cedar Trails Senior Living located at 490 Urbanna Dr. Freeburg ...

JobGet - 5 days ago

Executive Chef

Indian Springs Calistoga - Calistoga , CA

Essential Responsibilities: • Plans and/or approves all food menus for the food and beverage outlets. • Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks, stewards and other kitchen employees to ...

LinkedIn - 49 days ago

Executive Sous Chef

Evans Hotels - San Diego , CA

SUMMARY The Executive Sous Chef ("Supervisor Ejecutivo/a de Cocina") position oversees all culinary ... Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments to ensure ...

LinkedIn - 85 days ago

Resident Chef

Sur La Table - Murray , UT

With over 50 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an ... The Resident Chef blends culinary talent, business acumen and teaching skills to drive business ...

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Attends clinically based trainings as needed and required to work with population served.

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Prepares for all required inspections making sure all areas are up to code and maintained.

November 07, 2022

Maintains the kitchen according to all applicable licensure standards and health regulations.

December 24, 2022

Works in conjunction with onsite staff and supervisors for best service delivery practices.

January 06, 2023

Attends clinically based training as needed and required to work with population served.

January 12, 2023

Provides education and training to consumers on site as clinically indicated.

February 02, 2023

Provides basic skills training for clients that is limited to scope of expertise, documents training in clinical record, bills accordingly.

March 20, 2023

Manages a reasonable food budget in the ordering process.

March 31, 2023

Maintains professionalism and works as part of a team process.

April 13, 2023

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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48472

43216

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef Cook in Allentown, PA. The base salary for Chef Cook ranges from $39,484 to $48,064 with the average base salary of $43,010. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,674 to $48,472 with the average total cash compensation of $43,216.

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populo....More

Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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