Chief Cook Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Chief Cook make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Cook in Chicago, IL is $71,955. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,236 to $81,998, with most professionals earning between $53,387 and $91,141.

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What is a Chief Cook?

A Chief Cook (often shortened to cook) is a seniormost unlicensed crewmember working in the steward's department of a merchant ship. The Chief Cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness; and oversees proper storage and preparation of food. The cook may plan or assist in planning meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment. A Chief Cook's duties may overlap with those of the steward's assistant, the chief steward, and other steward's de...

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What does a Chief Cook do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Cook

Trains staff in food preparation, clean-up, linen supply, and steward supply functions.

November 22, 2022

Receives, inspects, loads and stores foodstuffs required for three meals per day for voyages of 30 days .

January 06, 2023

Develops both the food budget for the year as well as a budget for other galley equipment and supplies.

January 23, 2023

Ordering and procurement of provisions and supplies for each research cruise.

March 20, 2023

Developing menus and recipes.

March 26, 2023

Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.

April 17, 2023

Participates in fire, lifeboat, and other vessel safety drills.

April 23, 2023

Provides operational leadership of the day-to-day functions of the galley and Steward Department including oversight of food production, menu development and implementation, inventory management and vendor communication and management.

May 07, 2023

Understand all safety regulations of your operation including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

May 15, 2023

Assist managers with employee discipline sessions, attendance logs, and maintaining up to date contact information.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Cook in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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62236

81998

71955

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64389

83194

73614

What is the average salary for Chief Cook in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Cook in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chief Cook ranges from $62,236 to $81,998 with the average base salary of $71,955. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,389 to $83,194 with the average total cash compensation of $73,614.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,955	$62,236 - $81,998
Bonus	$1,659	$2,153 - $1,196
Total Pay	$73,614	$64,389 - $83,194

* 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.

Chief Cook Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,236 - $81,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,236 - $81,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,164 - $81,903	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,212 - $81,966	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,212 - $81,966	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,935 - $80,284	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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