Lead Cook Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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How much does a Lead Cook make in Des Moines, IA? The average Lead Cook salary in Des Moines, IA is $41,757 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $36,952 and $47,032. 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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MWR Lead Cook with Security Clearance
Department of the Navy - CORONADO , CA
Duties * Receives "short-orders" and prepares a variety of convenient food items that require little processing, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, fries, and othe
- 1 day ago
Lead Cook
Wegmans Food Markets - NORWALK , CT
Schedule. Full time. Availability. Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement. Must be 18 years or older. Location. Norwalk, CT. Address
- 124 days ago
Lead Physical Therapist - Home Health
Advance Rehabilitation Management Group - ORMOND BEACH , FL
JOIN OUR TEAM. Position: Lead Physical Therapist. Specialty: Home Health. Territory: West and South Volusia County (DeLand, Deltona, Orange City). Availability
- 24 days ago
MRI Lead Technologist
Texas Health Resources - DENTON , TX
MRI Lead- Full Time/ Days. _Texas Health Denton’s Radiology MRI department is looking for a top skilled MRI Lead. Is that you. _. Work location: *Texas Health D
- 123 days ago
Interim Nurse Lead
Monarch Healthcare Management - ROBBINSDALE , MN
Position Summary. Monarch Healthcare Management will maintain an Interim Nurse Lead position to provide temporary coverage to Monarch facilities in a time of ne
- 31 days ago
Graduate Sales Development Representative - Scottsdale
Lead Forensics - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Graduate Sales Development Representative. Mid-Market B2B SaaS. Lead Forensics. Phoenix, AZ. Basic Pay + Commission $60,000. Location: Scottsdale, AZ. The Sales
- 56 days 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 Lead Cook in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Lead Cook ranges from $36,952 to $47,032 with the average base salary of $41,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,067 to $47,145 with the average total cash compensation of $41,879.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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

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Skills associated with Lead Cook: Food Preparation, Reporting, Station

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