Food Prep Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

How much does a Food Prep make in Chattanooga, TN? The average Food Prep salary in Chattanooga, TN is $31,603 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $27,909 and $37,185. 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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Food Prep - Urgently Hiring

Taco Bell - Neenah - NEENAH , WI

Come join Taco Bell - Neenah as a full time or part time Food Prep team member in Neenah, WI, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking

- 13 days ago

Crew Member - Cook/Food Prep

Sonic - LOWELL , AR

The Job. As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a S

- 3 days ago

Crew Member - Cook/Food Prep

Sonic - HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE , AR

The Job. As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a S

- 3 days ago

Crew Member - Cook/Food Prep

Sonic - JACKSONVILLE , AR

The Job. As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a S

- 3 days ago

Crew Member - Cook/Food Prep

Sonic - PEARCY , AR

The Job. As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a S

- 3 days ago

Crew Member - Cook/Food Prep

Sonic - BENTONVILLE , AR

The Job. As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a S

- 3 days ago

What does a Food Prep do?

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Performs other related duties as assigned by a manager.

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Observes quality of food in his/her station, taking all necessary actions to ensure our standards.

March 23, 2023

Communicates clearly and efficiently with other kitchen team members and receives information and feedback from them on their needs, and takes action based on observation and information received.

May 14, 2023

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Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.

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Training from a culinary school will be an asset.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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27909

37185

31603

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27989

37396

31678

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Prep in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Food Prep ranges from $27,909 to $37,185 with the average base salary of $31,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,989 to $37,396 with the average total cash compensation of $31,678.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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