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Chefs and Head Cooks Salaries
in Wyoming, WY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.42 – $36.76
Average Annual Pay
Range: $69,514 – $76,465
Salaries for Chefs and Head Cooks near Wyoming
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$32.20
8.2%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming, WY
Alaska, AK
$30.69
12.5%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming, WY
Arizona, AZ
$33.29
5.1%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming, WY
Arkansas, AR
$28.50
18.8%Lower than Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming, WY
California, CA
$36.02
2.7%Higher than Chefs and Head Cooks in Wyoming, WY
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
$29.83/hr
Range: $28.41 - $31.25
Annual Rate
$62,041
Range: $59,087 - $64,995
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.09/hr
Range: $33.42 - $36.76
Annual Rate
$72,989
Range: $69,514 - $76,465
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.35/hr
Range: $38.43 - $42.27
Annual Rate
$83,937
Range: $79,941 - $87,935
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
