Temp and flexible entry level cook positions in Reno pay $14.14-$19.19/hr — 1% above the national average, with a cost of living 1% above the U.S. baseline.
$14-$19
Per Hour
$667
Weekly (40hrs)
101
Cost Index
PST
Time Zone
Top Industries in Reno
Monthly Costs
Entry Level Cooks in Reno earn $14.14-$19.19/hr, above the national average.
An Entry Level Cook learns the foundations of professional cooking while assisting line cooks and prep cooks during service. You handle basic food prep, follow recipes, run plates to the pass, and pick up technique on the job - the standard starting point for a US kitchen career.
Most entry level cook positions in Reno are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Entry Level Cook in Reno
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Entry Level Cook rate of $16.66/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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