How much does a Lead Cook make in Detroit, MI? The average Lead Cook salary in Detroit, MI is $42,920 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $37,981 and $48,342. 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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Lead Cook

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Bodega and The Rest - Salt Lake City , UT
Job Summary: We're looking for a skilled Lead Line Cook to lead our kitchen team, maintain our high culinary standards, and ensure seamless service. The successful candidate will be responsible for ...
iHire - 16 days ago
Child Care Infant Teacher - Bright Horizons at Cook County/City of Chicago 40 N Dearborn Chicago ... Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive ...
JobGet - 75 days ago
Sully's Place - Columbus , NC
Line Cook We are looking for an experienced line cook. The ability to handle high-volume business, food made to order and a focus on consistency. We hold our employees to a high standard and expect ...
barefoot student - Today
BJ's Restaurant - Arcadia , CA
Line Cook We build jobs that advance into lifelong careers. Start crafting yours today. You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life. Flexible ...
JobGet - 7 days ago
Arrow Senior Living - Saint Charles , MO
I have become lifelong friend with this team, and I can happily say I love my job and enjoy coming to work. -Arrow Team Member Position-Cook Position Type: Full Time Location: St. Peters, Missouri ...
JobGet - 1 day ago
HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT - Mill Creek , CA
As a Line Cook at Highlands Ranch Resort, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, from breakfast to dinner. Your expertise in broiling, sautéing, and pasta dishes will ...
iHire - 19 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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Lead Cook ranges from $37,981 to $48,342 with the average base salary of $42,920. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,099 to $48,454 with the average total cash compensation of $43,045.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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