How much does a Lead Cook make in Lake Charles, LA? The average Lead Cook salary in Lake Charles, LA is $39,432 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $34,895 and $44,414. 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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Brock & Company Inc. - ASHBURNHAM , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Private School. Full-Time Benefits Eligible. Wage: $22.50 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food mana
- 2 days ago
Brock & Company Inc. - BECKET , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Summer Camp. Full-Time Seasonal Employment. Mid-May - Labor Day. Wage: $25.00 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider o
- 2 days ago
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
- 4 days ago
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
- 131 days ago
Brock & Company Inc. - BECKET , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Summer Camp. Full-Time Seasonal Employment. Mid-May - Labor Day. Wage: $25.00 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider o
- 1 day ago
Brock & Company Inc. - ASHBURNHAM , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Private School. Full-Time Benefits Eligible. Wage: $22.50 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food mana
- 1 day ago

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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