Chief Cook Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does a Chief Cook make in Tacoma, WA? The average Chief Cook salary in Tacoma, WA is $72,926 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,078 and $83,109. 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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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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Chief Cook (L&R)

Space Perspective - Titusville , FL

Chief Cook (Vessel) Position Overview The Chief Cook provisions, plans, prepares and presents nutritious and satisfying meals for the officers, crew and industrial workers on the launch and recovery ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

Cook II

Grace Management INC - Jacksonville , NC

Cook II Reports to the Chief Cook Position Summary Cook works under the direction of the Chief Cook and Messhall manager. Cook II performs a wide variety of simple cooking tasks under general ...

ZipRecruiter - 21 days ago

Cook II

Ruvilla Solutions - Arlington Heights , VA

Description/Job Summary Reports to the Chief Cook Position Summary Cook works under the direction of the Chief Cook and Messhall manager. Cook II performs a wide variety of simple cooking tasks under ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 74 days ago

COOK / PREP / DISHWASHER - Flexible Opportunities

Chief of Staff, LLC - Ashaway , RI

Cook : Grill / Line / Prep & more * Dishwasher * FSW * Servers * & More **Opportunities throughout Westerly Region, throughout RI, & right over CT boarder in New London County! Why Join Us? * Top ...

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Land Surveying Crew Chief

Cook Construction Co, Inc. - Plant City , FL

Land Survey Crew Chief needed with a 2 yrs. min. experience in land surveying. We are a full spectrum survey firm in central Florida. We do everything from wetlands to aerial LiDAR. We offer benefits ...

ZipRecruiter - 41 days ago

Compliance Officer

Cook County Health - Chicago , IL

Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer ORGANIZATION: Cook County Health CountyCare LOCATION : Chicago, IL SUMMARY : The Compliance Officer, CountyCare reflects the mission and vision of Cook County ...

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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 Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

63078

83109

72926

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65254

84327

74605

What is the average salary for Chief Cook in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Cook in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Chief Cook ranges from $63,078 to $83,109 with the average base salary of $72,926. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,254 to $84,327 with the average total cash compensation of $74,605.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,926	$63,078 - $83,109
Bonus	$1,680	$2,176 - $1,218
Total Pay	$74,605	$65,254 - $84,327

* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,103 - $83,141	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,103 - $83,141	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,103 - $83,141	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,050 - $80,436	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,682 - $85,222	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,977 - $82,976	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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About Tacoma, Washington Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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