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Glenstone Museum

Prep Cook

Potomac, MD

$22 - $24/hr

The museum offers visitors two dining venues, the Café and the Patio, which feature seasonal menu ... The Prep Cook will contribute by setting up the kitchen at the start of everyday, receiving and ...

Glenstone Museum

Line Cook

Potomac, MD

$23 - $25/hr

Position Line Cook Reports to Chef Schedule Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Summer ... Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor ...

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Line Cook at Counting House

Durham, NC

$15.25 - $19/hr

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to ... Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks museum in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cooks Museum?

A Cooks Museum job typically involves working in a museum setting, focusing on food history, culinary exhibits, or visitor engagement. Employees may assist with educational programs, maintain exhibits, or work in food-related demonstrations. Roles can vary from tour guides and educators to curators and event coordinators.

What is a typical work environment like for a cook at a museum?

A Cook in a museum usually works in a cafeteria or café setting that serves both visitors and staff, often alongside a team of other kitchen and front-of-house professionals. The environment can be fast-paced, especially during peak visitor times, and may involve preparing a variety of menu items, including special event catering. Cooks often work closely with supervisors, servers, and museum event coordinators to ensure food quality and timely service. This role provides the unique opportunity to engage with a culturally diverse clientele and often offers more predictable daytime hours compared to other food service jobs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cooks Museum position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cook at a museum, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience in high-volume food preparation. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food handler certifications are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills set standout candidates apart. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations and a quality dining experience for museum visitors.

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Infographic showing various Cooks Museum job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 37% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Gallery Explainer - Part Time

Cook Museum of Natural Science

Decatur, AL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description

We are looking for our newest addition to the Cook Museum Team and it could be you!


Who are we looking for?

Someone who loves interacting with people and has a passion for natural science. Schedule flexibility (up to 25 hours per week) and the willingness to work weekends and some holidays is a must.

Requirements

What does a day look like in this position?

We work in a fast-paced environment, and our Gallery Explainers help our guests to engage with the exhibits and enjoy their visit. A few of the daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Educating guests through informal conversations to enhance the content of the Museum exhibits and help fulfill our mission to engage, educate, and excite our visitors
  • Maintaining a clean exhibit area
  • Monitoring the behavior of guests to ensure the safety of the Museum exhibits

One of the best things about working at the Cook Museum is the team environment. We are looking for people to add to our Museum family that are willing to work hard and have a fun while doing it. We are all part of the same team, and we all pitch in when there is work to be done.


If this sounds like something that you want to know more about, we'd love to talk to you about it! Fill out an application and we will be in touch. Please make sure that you give us plenty of details about your past work experience.

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