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Chefs and Head Cooks Salaries
in Binghamton, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.23 – $33.25
Average Annual Pay
Range: $62,878 – $69,166
Salaries for Chefs and Head Cooks near Binghamton
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$32.20
1.4%Higher than Chefs and Head Cooks in Binghamton, NY
Alaska, AK
$30.69
3.3%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Binghamton, NY
Arizona, AZ
$33.29
4.9%Higher than Chefs and Head Cooks in Binghamton, NY
Arkansas, AR
$28.50
10.2%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Binghamton, NY
California, CA
$36.02
13.5%Higher than Chefs and Head Cooks in Binghamton, NY
How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.98/hr
Range: $25.70 - $28.26
Annual Rate
$56,119
Range: $53,446 - $58,791
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.74/hr
Range: $30.23 - $33.25
Annual Rate
$66,022
Range: $62,878 - $69,166
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.50/hr
Range: $34.76 - $38.24
Annual Rate
$75,925
Range: $72,310 - $79,541
Chefs and Head Cooks job description
Chefs and Head Cooks professionals work in restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments to prepare and serve food and beverages. They ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer experiences.
- •Prepare food and beverages to standards
- •Maintain food safety and hygiene
- •Serve customers and take orders
- •Clean and sanitize work areas
- •Stock supplies and ingredients
- •Work as part of a kitchen team
- •Food preparation techniques
- •Food safety and sanitation
- •Customer service
- •Speed and efficiency
- •Teamwork
- •Physical stamina
- •Food handler certification
- •Previous food service experience
- •Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- •Weekend and evening availability
