Culinary Specialist Salary in Grand Rapids, Michigan

How much does a Culinary Specialist make in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI is $41,194. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,454 to $46,396, with most professionals earning between $32,139 and $51,132.

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What does a Culinary Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Culinary Specialist

Complete all other duties as assigned.

April 21, 2023

Prepare various foods depending on menu, recipe & diet breakdowns for each meal within budget.

October 19, 2022

Demonstrates basic proficiency in the areas of planning, development and execution of all the core services of Culinary such as recipe development, package directions, performance and yield testing, learning labs, food trend research/application.

December 30, 2022

Execute training support during hours identified in the schedule.

January 07, 2023

Plan, organize and implement training and development programs for production staff.

January 24, 2023

Requires formal teaching instruction limited to 49% or less than full-time faculty workload or non-credit teaching responsibilities.

February 02, 2023

Assist, as needed, in the hiring, mentoring, coaching, and development of Culinary Department Team Members by partnering with Store Director and in fostering the development of future Managers.

February 10, 2023

Assure personal & staff compliance to all State & Federal regulations including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials & fire safety.

March 13, 2023

Provide instruction in accordance with TRADOC approved Programs of Instruction (POI) within appropriate skill set area to students.

March 26, 2023

Develops and maintains industry and/or community partnerships with local, state and national organizations that are beneficial to program/discipline in order to achieve the mission/goals of the organization or program.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Culinary Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

36454

46396

41194

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

36568

46506

41314

What is the average salary for Culinary Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Culinary Specialist ranges from $36,454 to $46,396 with the average base salary of $41,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,568 to $46,506 with the average total cash compensation of $41,314.

View Average Salary for Culinary Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,194	$36,454 - $46,396
Bonus	$120	$113 - $110
Total Pay	$41,314	$36,568 - $46,506

* 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.

Culinary Specialist Salary Near Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,447 - $46,387	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,150 - $44,736	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,675 - $46,677	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,244 - $47,401	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,379 - $46,300	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,360 - $46,277	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI

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About Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...

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