How much does a Chef Cook make in Columbia, SC? The average Chef Cook salary in Columbia, SC is $39,554 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $36,311 and $44,202. 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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Chef Cook

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Job Openings for Chef Cook in Columbia, SC
A.R. French Pizzeria & Tavern - Odessa , FL
We are seeking a Pizza Chef and a Line Cook to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and ...
ZipRecruiter - 21 days ago
The Grill at Morris Bridge - Tampa , FL
The Grill at Morris Bridge is seeking a Sous Chef/Line Cook to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and help us to serve the best dishes in the area. Responsibilities: * Assist ...
ZipRecruiter - 48 days ago
Glenwild - Park City , UT
Advanced Line Cook, Pizza Chef, Garde Manger, Grill Cook, Saute Cook, Sushi Chef, Dishwasher & Kitchen Stewards. AM POSITIONS 8.00am to 4pm Advanced Line Cook Pizza Chef Garde Manger Dishwasher ...
ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago
Sur La Table - Jacksonville , FL
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 ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Summary The Executive Sous Chef position is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef to ensure ... as line cook in fast paced high volume environment or promotion from prep cook Physical ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
All Seasons Foods - Jacksonville , FL
The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, overseeing kitchen operations, creating new menu items, and ensuring food quality and presentation meet standards
LinkedIn - 1 day 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 Chef Cook in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Chef Cook ranges from $36,311 to $44,202 with the average base salary of $39,554. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,486 to $44,577 with the average total cash compensation of $39,744.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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