Development Chef Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Development Chef make in Lafayette, LA? The average Development Chef salary in Lafayette, LA is $88,148 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $76,104 and $101,845. 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 Development Chef?

A Development Chef is a trained chef specialising in the development of new dishes or food products. With food companies, this type of chef is often responsible for the creating of new pre-prepared meals and food products. Within health care, the chef is often responsible for the development of variations on mainstream meals, to fit different types of diets while still having an appetizing meal. Individual restaurants seldom have development chefs but restaurant chains often do. Here the chef is typically responsible for designing dishes and ensuring that the local kitchen staff can create/pr...

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R&D Chef

Pulmuone Foods USA Inc. - Fullerton , CA

The R&D Chef will be responsible for the new concept and flavor development of products that will fit the Pulmuone brand. Using technical and culinary expertise, the chef will create Gold Standard ...

ZipRecruiter - 89 days ago

R&D Corporate Chef

Aqua Star - Seattle , WA

We are looking to fill the position as R&D Chef on our Product Development team. Position Summary: Initiate, coordinate, and implement product recipes/formulas, concepts, and initiatives on new and ...

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Beverage R&D Chef

85C Bakery Cafe - Fullerton , CA

Beverage Product Development | Brea CA 85°C Bakery Cafe is seeking an R&D Drink Specialist for our ... Along with the support of the Regional Chefs, the Drink Specialist must train the trainers on drink ...

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Pastry Chef Consultant (R&D)

Los Angeles Restaurant Group - Los Angeles , CA

Pastry Chef Consultant Our growing Restaurant Group is hiring a Pastry Chef Consultant for Research and Development. This would be a part-time, possibly temporary position. We are looking for ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Pastry Chef

Moxie Restaurant Ventures LLC - Beverly Hills , CA

The Pastry Chef is responsible for the overall management, development and training of the pastry department and ensures that all government health regulations, industry safety standards and company ...

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Sous Chef

Cafe Americano Caesars Palace - Las Vegas , NV

Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef in designing and executing innovative and appealing menu items, considering guest preferences, seasonal ingredients, and cost control. * Food ...

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What does a Development Chef do?

Common responsibilities of a Development Chef

Manages the development of products through each stage gate to ensure they meet brand established consumer benchmarks (taste, appearance and nutritional value and other appropriate product attributes), cost parameters and operational processes.

August 23, 2022

Provide culinary and service expertise, and operational support to site level culinary and service teams to ensure high quality food service.

December 02, 2022

Develops recipes and portion specifications as required in conjunction with the customer by understanding consumer tastes and nutritional needs.

December 03, 2022

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a cross-functional team, including adherence to core values within a dynamic company culture.

February 12, 2023

Assist in the coordinating projects and opportunities to ensure work is properly organized, scheduled, and completed on time.

February 20, 2023

Participate in the training of the brand associates in the foundation of culinary technique.

March 20, 2023

Creates and develops new products and improves existing products to meet consumer preferences as established through consumer research.

April 21, 2023

Collaborate with internal teams to fully understand and consider clients brand, menu, operations, and staffing models.

April 25, 2023

Prepares menu and food preparation reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing food, dining, and customer data and trends.

April 26, 2023

Understanding of high-end food quality standards including flavor profiles, presentation highlights, and service requirements.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Development Chef in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

76104

101845

88148

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

77944

105326

90073

What is the average salary for Development Chef in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Chef in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Development Chef ranges from $76,104 to $101,845 with the average base salary of $88,148. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,944 to $105,326 with the average total cash compensation of $90,073.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,148	$76,104 - $101,845
Bonus	$1,924	$1,840 - $3,481
Total Pay	$90,073	$77,944 - $105,326

* 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.

Development Chef Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,640 - $101,224	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,424 - $104,950	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,030 - $108,437	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,618 - $101,195	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,934 - $98,942	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,894 - $108,255	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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