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Assistant Cook Salary in Grays

How much does an assistant cook earn in Grays?

Average base salary in Grays

£26,125 per year

per year in Grays · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Grays is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant cooks near Grays

Compare average assistant cook pay in Grays and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant cook salaryJobs
Greater London£31,625 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£27,225 per yearView jobs
Grays This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Grangemouth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Grantham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£26,125 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant cook pay in Grays

How much does an assistant cook earn in Grays?

The average salary for an assistant cook in Grays is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Grays a well-paid area for assistant cooks?

Grays tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant cooks in Grays?

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

How can an assistant cook in Grays increase their salary?

Assistant Cooks in Grays typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Grays it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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