Chef Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

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How much does a Chef make in Waterloo, IA? The average Chef salary in Waterloo, IA is $49,830 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,312 and $58,103. 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 Salary	$37,379	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$43,312	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$49,830	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$58,103	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$65,636	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

Duck Duck Goat - Chicago , IL

Boka Restaurant Group and Top Chef/Iron Chef winner, Stephanie Izard , are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join the team of Duck Duck Goat , located in Chicago's bustling West Loop! Benefits & Perks

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Executive Chef

Tier4 Group - Meridian , MS

Executive Chef Location: Starkville Mississippi Reports To: [Restaurant Manager/Owner] Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to join our culinary team and help ...

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Executive Chef

The Chef Agency - Middlesex County , MA

M/D/V + PTO + Work/Life Balance Fine dining restaurant seeks Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, seasonal kitchen with an on-site farm and true farm-to-table focus. Qualifications: * 4-5+ years as ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Head Chef

Heisler's Market - Canonsburg , PA

As the Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to shape our menu, inspire creativity, and ensure that our kitchen operates at the highest level of efficiency and consistency. Key Responsibilities

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Resident Chef

Sur La Table - Jacksonville , FL

The Resident Chef contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Resident Chef blends culinary talent, business acumen and ...

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Chef

Russell Tobin - New York , NY

We are currently seeking both a Chef de Cuisine and a Sous Chef to join the culinary team. As key members of the kitchen, you will play an integral role in menu development, kitchen operations, and ...

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Chef

Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

October 31, 2022

Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.

February 28, 2023

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.

March 12, 2023

Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

March 12, 2023

Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.

April 22, 2023

Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.

April 27, 2023

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.

May 01, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

May 02, 2023

Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.

May 04, 2023

Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.

May 21, 2023

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About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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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 in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $43,312 to $58,103 with the average base salary of $49,830. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,680 to $58,867 with the average total cash compensation of $50,317.

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About Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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