Cook
5 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Cook pay from Mercer, Western Management Group. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Mercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Compensation Survey Suite
United StatesMercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Individual Contributors
United StatesWestern Management Group
Distillers and Brewers Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesWestern Management Group
EduComp® Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesWestern Management Group
Senior Living Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesRole summary
Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Cook salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Cook pay?
- 5 surveys publish Cook benchmarks, including data from Mercer, Western Management Group. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Cook pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Cook varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Cook?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Cook ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Cook pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.