Chef Instructor Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Chef Instructor make in Chicago, IL? The average Chef Instructor salary in Chicago, IL is $100,865 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,080 and $116,542. 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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Chef Instructor

CocuSocial - Philadelphia , PA

Qualifications -An experienced chef instructor with at least 2 years experience teaching recreational cooking classes -An individual with ServSafe certification or a relevant food handler's license ...

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Chef Instructor

CocuSocial - Bay Shore , NY

Qualifications -An experienced chef instructor with at least 2 years experience teaching recreational cooking classes -An individual with ServSafe certification or a relevant food handler's license ...

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Chef Instructor

Eva's Village - Paterson , NJ

Job Overview The Chef Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair assessment of learning, documenting student ...

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Seasonal Chef Instructor - Summer Teen Recreational Program

The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts - Cambridge , MA

CSCA is seeking a passionate, per-diem, Chef Instructor to teach in our Summer Teen Recreational Program. CSCA's Teen programs, which include single day workshops and multi-day series are one of the ...

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Assistant Chef - Soundview

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC - New York , NY

ASSISTANT CHEF Homes for the Homeless, Inc. seeks an Assistant Chef Instructor to provide operational support to our state of the art culinary center, which will be the site of our culinary, baking ...

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After School Children's Cooking Instructor (Northern Virginia)

Sticky Fingers Cooking NOVA LLC - Annandale , VA

Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Northern Virginia is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids® on Mondays and Wednesdays ! * Are you ready to TURNIP ...

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What does a Chef Instructor do?

Common responsibilities of a Chef Instructor

Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.

November 19, 2022

Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System.

November 26, 2022

Prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, along with other relevant educational materials.

December 03, 2022

Plan and direct each 12-week training session of CKA including program development, lesson planning, classroom instruction, and material development following the already established accredited curriculum.

February 03, 2023

Assures that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation.

February 12, 2023

Evaluate and document student performance using established methods, rubrics, and criteria.

February 27, 2023

Maintains positive program relations with the broader community including the media, other non-profit or state or federal agencies, and appropriate private sector businesses and organizations.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.

April 20, 2023

Develops and maintains overall program satisfaction by cultivating and maintaining relationships with students, potential employers, professional associations, customers and agency co-workers alike.

May 05, 2023

Attend commencements, meetings, and faculty orientation as required.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chef Instructor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87080

116542

100865

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89188

120524

103065

What is the average salary for Chef Instructor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef Instructor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chef Instructor ranges from $87,080 to $116,542 with the average base salary of $100,865. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,188 to $120,524 with the average total cash compensation of $103,065.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,865	$87,080 - $116,542
Bonus	$2,200	$2,108 - $3,982
Total Pay	$103,065	$89,188 - $120,524

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chef Instructor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,570 - $117,198	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,570 - $117,198	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,470 - $117,064	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,537 - $117,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,537 - $117,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,577 - $114,530	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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