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Production Cook in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$22.96
0% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $23.35
Min: $15.00
Max: $31.50
Production Cook Compensation Ranges
Based on
2,617
Production Cook Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Production Cook Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 57%
Full/Part Time 15%
Part Time 28%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $20.73
Low: $19.50
High: $26.50
Casual $20.50
Low: $18.00
High: $30.94
Fast Food $20.00
Low: $17.50
High: $30.94
Other $23.35
Low: $15.00
High: $30.94
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $23.35
Low: $15.00
High: $27.00
2-4 years $23.35
Low: $17.00
High: $30.94
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Production Cook Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Butcher
$23.10
Median $23.50
Low: $15.00
High: $33.20
Pastry Cook
$20.77
Median $20.50
Low: $15.03
High: $29.37
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Executive Chef
$98,549
Median $95K
Low: $50.4K
High: $160K
Prep Cook
$20.15
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $33.20
Dishwasher
$20.19
Median $20.70
Low: $14.00
High: $32.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
82%
Dental Insurance
2%
Vision Insurance
2%
Paid Time Off
88%
401(k)
82%
Commuter Benefits
1%
Potential Bonuses
0%
Dining Discounts
2%
Wellness Program
1%
Life Insurance
0%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Production Cook

Top Required Skills for a Production Cook
Teamwork
97.02% have this skill
Organizational Skills
95.68% have this skill
Time Management
95.34% have this skill
Safety Procedures Knowledge
82.5% have this skill
Attention to Detail
80.02% have this skill
Adaptability
78.6% have this skill
Production Cook Jobs in the US

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Upper Arlington, OH
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$30/hr

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Honolulu, HI
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$30/hr

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market - Destin
Destin, FL
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$16-$29/hr

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
McLean, VA
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$30/hr

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Mount Pleasant, SC
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$18-$30/hr

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Austin, TX
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$16-$29/hr

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