Cook Salary in the United States

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How much does a Cook make in the United States? The average Cook salary in the United States is $35,330 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $32,116 and $41,559. 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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Line Cook (PM Shift)
Naked Farmer - Tampa , FL
LINE COOK (PM Service) Location: 4306 W. Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL 33611 Compensation: $18.50-$19.50 per hour (training pay $18/hr) Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with ...
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Network Support Specialist
Cook's Pest Control, Inc. - Decatur , AL
Cook's has been servicing customer for over 90 years and is known throughout the Southeast for their integrity, community involvement, and commitment to excellence. With that kind of reputation, it ...
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Cook at HARBOR COVE CAFE
HARBOR COVE CAFE - Ventura , CA
Harbor Cove Cafe in Ventura, CA is looking for one cook to join our 17 person strong team. We are located on 1867 Spinnaker Dr. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and engaged. Benefits
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Line Cook - Kitchen Assistant
Boombozz Pizza and Watchbar - Jeffersonville - Jeffersonville , IN
As a Line Cook - Kitchen Assistant, you can also count on excellent benefits and perks , including health insurance, a 401(k), growth opportunities, flexible work schedules, tenure awards, training ...
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Prep Cook
Solstice Senior Living, LLC - Columbia , MO
Prep Cook Flexible Hours! SUMMARY of Duties The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food according to the approved menu for the residents, staff, and guests of the property in accordance with ...
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POOL COOK 1
Ponte Vineyard Inn - Temecula , CA
The Seasonal Cook I will be cooking in a high volume and fast paced kitchen. The Cook I will need to maintain an organized station for preparing, cooking and presenting products of highest quality
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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 Cook in the United States. The base salary for Cook ranges from $32,116 to $41,559 with the average base salary of $35,330. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,411 to $42,096 with the average total cash compensation of $35,680.

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Skills associated with Cook: Resident, Timely

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