Culinary Specialist Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

How much does a Culinary Specialist make in Jackson, MS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Specialist in Jackson, MS is $37,853. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $33,497 to $42,635, with most professionals earning between $29,532 and $46,989.

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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 Jackson, MS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

33497

42635

37853

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

33601

42734

37963

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 Jackson, MS. The base salary for Culinary Specialist ranges from $33,497 to $42,635 with the average base salary of $37,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,601 to $42,734 with the average total cash compensation of $37,963.

View Average Salary for Culinary Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$37,853	$33,497 - $42,635
Bonus	$111	$104 - $99
Total Pay	$37,963	$33,601 - $42,734

* 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 Jackson, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,497 - $42,635	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS 0%
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,925 - $41,906	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,399 - $42,510	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,934 - $43,191	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,411 - $45,071	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,126 - $40,889	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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