Culinary Specialist Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

How much does a Culinary Specialist make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Specialist in Atlanta, GA is $41,689. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,892 to $46,955, with most professionals earning between $32,525 and $51,750.

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What does a Culinary Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Culinary Specialist

Complete all other duties as assigned.

April 21, 2023

Prepare various foods depending on menu, recipe & diet breakdowns for each meal within budget.

October 19, 2022

Demonstrates basic proficiency in the areas of planning, development and execution of all the core services of Culinary such as recipe development, package directions, performance and yield testing, learning labs, food trend research/application.

December 30, 2022

Execute training support during hours identified in the schedule.

January 07, 2023

Plan, organize and implement training and development programs for production staff.

January 24, 2023

Requires formal teaching instruction limited to 49% or less than full-time faculty workload or non-credit teaching responsibilities.

February 02, 2023

Assist, as needed, in the hiring, mentoring, coaching, and development of Culinary Department Team Members by partnering with Store Director and in fostering the development of future Managers.

February 10, 2023

Assure personal & staff compliance to all State & Federal regulations including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials & fire safety.

March 13, 2023

Provide instruction in accordance with TRADOC approved Programs of Instruction (POI) within appropriate skill set area to students.

March 26, 2023

Develops and maintains industry and/or community partnerships with local, state and national organizations that are beneficial to program/discipline in order to achieve the mission/goals of the organization or program.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Culinary Specialist in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

36892

46955

41689

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

37006

47069

41810

What is the average salary for Culinary Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Specialist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Culinary Specialist ranges from $36,892 to $46,955 with the average base salary of $41,689. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,006 to $47,069 with the average total cash compensation of $41,810.

View Average Salary for Culinary Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,689	$36,892 - $46,955
Bonus	$122	$114 - $113
Total Pay	$41,810	$37,006 - $47,069

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Culinary Specialist Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,753 - $46,778	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,787 - $46,821	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,628 - $46,619	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,754 - $42,961	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,487 - $45,166	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,309 - $42,395	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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