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Assistant Cook Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does an assistant cook earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£28,600 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 per year

Assistant Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Assistant Cook pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant cooks near Cambridgeshire

Compare average assistant cook pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant cook salaryJobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£28,600 per yearView jobs
Callander£26,125 per yearView jobs
Camberley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£26,125 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant cook pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does an assistant cook earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for an assistant cook in Cambridgeshire is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for assistant cooks?

Cambridgeshire pays assistant cooks around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant cooks in Cambridgeshire?

Live assistant cook openings in Cambridgeshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant cook in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Assistant Cooks in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between assistant cook pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Assistant Cook jobs in Cambridgeshire

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