Food Services
Cook / Chef Salary
Cooks, chefs, and kitchen leads. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$45,760
Median posted salary
$39,520
25th percentile
$51,220
75th percentile
12
Salary observations
12
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $20.50/hour.
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 7 | $39,520 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (2), $50M-$100M (3).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 10 | $42,640 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Manager (1), Lead (1).
Organizations hiring now
| Organization | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Family Service Association | 3 |
| Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission | 2 |
| Illumination Health + Home | 2 |
| Mama's Kitchen | 2 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | 1 |
| The People Concern | 1 |
| The YMCA - Long Beach | 1 |
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Food Service & Events Worker | $42,120 |