Assistant Cook Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

The average salary for an assistant cook in Newcastle upon Tyne is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for assistant cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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

Assistant Cooks in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Newcastle upon Tyne it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.