Culinary Specialist Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Culinary Specialist make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Culinary Specialist in Portland, ME is $41,783. While Salary.com is seeing that Culinary Specialist salary in Portland, ME can go up to $51,867 or down to $32,595, but most earn between $36,973 and $47,061. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Specialist in the United States.

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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 Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

36973

47061

41783

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

37088

47175

41906

What is the average salary for Culinary Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Specialist in Portland, ME. The base salary for Culinary Specialist ranges from $36,973 to $47,061 with the average base salary of $41,783. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,088 to $47,175 with the average total cash compensation of $41,906.

View Average Salary for Culinary Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,783	$36,973 - $47,061
Bonus	$123	$115 - $114
Total Pay	$41,906	$37,088 - $47,175

* 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 Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,873 - $46,933	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,873 - $46,933	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,499 - $46,457	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,499 - $46,457	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,848 - $46,902	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,798 - $46,838	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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