Assistant Cook Salary in Tyne and Wear

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

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

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

Assistant Cooks in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.