Average Salary for Jobs with Food Preparation Skills

The average salary for jobs that require the skills of Food Preparation is $86,284 based on United States National Average.

Base Salary

Core compensation

$26,555
$146,012
$86,284
Assistant Pastry Chef
Alternate Job Titles: Pastry and Baking Assistant Chef | Pastry Sous Chef | Sous Baker/Pastry Chef

Assists with the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods. Follows recipes and designated procedures to create unique pastries and baked goods. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works... View job details


Assisted Living Cook
Alternate Job Titles: Residential Care Facility Cook | Senior Living Cook

Prepares a wide variety of menu items for residents in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facility. Responsible for the preparation, presentation, and execution of all items on the menu. Prepares and cooks menu items to meet product quality and company standards. Provides food for special dietary needs as requested. Ensures compliance with food safety regulations. May require a high sc... View job details


Assisted Living Food Server
Alternate Job Titles: Residential Care Food Server | Senior Living Food Server

Responsible for serving food to residents in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facility. May explain menu items and take additional food/beverage orders. Ensures compliance with food safety regulations. May require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate und... View job details


Chef
Alternate Job Titles: Banquet Chef

Oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers. Develops and tests new recipes. Monitors meal quality and guest satisfaction. May require an associate degree. Formal training at an accredited culinary institute is required or equivalent experience. Typically reports to an executiv... View job details


Cook - Institution
Alternate Job Titles: Facility Cook/Menu Planner | Institutional Food Services Cook

Follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods for service in an institutional setting. May create and update menus, help with grocery items inventory and kitchen, equipment maintenance. May require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associ... View job details