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Compass Group

Portfolio Project Chef

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Collaborate with the National Culinary Director to develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), recipe libraries, and culinary playbooks. * Monitor food and labor cost performance at ...

Compass Group

Portfolio Project Chef

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Collaborate with the National Culinary Director to develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), recipe libraries, and culinary playbooks. * Monitor food and labor cost performance at ...

Bon Appetit

Portfolio Project Chef

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Collaborate with the National Culinary Director to develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), recipe libraries, and culinary playbooks. * Monitor food and labor cost performance at ...

PRS Management, Inc.

Pastry Chef

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... of culinary professionals and oversee all bakery and pastry activities for our fine-dining ... Use of on-site gym and library * PayActiv (early wage access) A valid Food Handlers card is ...

PRS Management, Inc.

Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... team of culinary professionals to create awesome food for our fine-dining restaurant and other ... Use of on-site gym and library * PayActiv (early wage access) A valid Food Handlers card is ...

PRS Management, Inc.

Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... team of culinary professionals to create awesome food for our fine-dining restaurant and other ... Use of on-site gym and library * PayActiv (early wage access) A valid Food Handlers card is ...

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How much do culinary librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for culinary librarian in the United States is $65,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Culinary Librarian job?

A Culinary Librarian specializes in collecting, organizing, and curating culinary-related resources, such as cookbooks, historical food texts, recipes, and food science materials. They work in libraries, culinary schools, or research institutions to help chefs, students, and researchers access valuable food-related information. Their responsibilities may include cataloging culinary collections, conducting research on food history and trends, and preserving rare culinary texts. Some Culinary Librarians also develop programs, exhibitions, or digital archives focused on gastronomy. Their expertise bridges the gap between culinary arts and academic research.

What are some unique challenges a Culinary Librarian might encounter in their daily work?

Culinary Librarians often face the challenge of preserving rare or fragile culinary texts and artifacts while making them accessible to researchers and the general public. They may also need to track evolving food trends and expanding digital resources, ensuring their collections remain relevant and comprehensive. Balancing the needs of chefs, students, historians, and casual enthusiasts can add complexity to reference and outreach services. Additionally, collaborating with culinary program staff or hosting specialty events and exhibits requires creativity and adaptability, making this a dynamic and rewarding role for those passionate about both food and information management.

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

To thrive as a Culinary Librarian, you need expertise in library science, a strong knowledge of culinary history and resources, and at least a master's degree in library or information science. Familiarity with digital cataloging systems, archival procedures, and specialized culinary databases is often required. Strong research, communication, and organizational skills, along with a passion for food literature and service orientation, are highly valued in this field. These competencies are essential to effectively curate, preserve, and provide access to culinary materials for researchers, chefs, and the wider community.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Librarian job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Full Time, 94% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $65,193 per year, or $31.3 per hour.
Cook 3 - Williamsburg Inn

Cook 3 - Williamsburg Inn

Colonial Williamsburg Company

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

$20.96/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Colonial Williamsburg rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 26 rated museums

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Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week.
Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible.

The Williamsburg Inn: Offering the finest regional cuisine and classic luxurious ambience. Whether dining in the Regency Room, Rockefeller Room, or the pleasant casual atmosphere of the Terrace Room, you will experience first-class food, and beverage and unparalleled hospitality.

Essential Duties:

  • Maintains sanitation of station.
  • Prepares and cooks food, soups and sauces.
  • Prepares some breakfast meals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Prepares seafood, poultry entrees; cooks meats; broils steaks and seafood to quality standards.
  • Assembles entrees.

Qualifications:

  • Associate Culinary Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts from technical school
  • At least 4 years restaurant cooking experience including some broiler work (formal culinary training will substitute for 2 years work experience on an equal time basis)

Requirements:

Ability to

  1. Interact with co-workers in a professional manner
  2. Transport weights up to 30 pounds
  3. Read food orders and production charts
  4. Meet expectations listed below

      This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

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