Median Annual Wage: $23,440
Education: Less than high school diploma (47%); High school diploma or equivalent (46%); Post-doctoral training (3%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Cook; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Dietary Cook; School Cook; Food Service Specialist; Cook (Dinner); Cook (Elementary School); Dinner Cook; First Cook; Lead Cook
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria.
More Food Preparation and Serving Related Careers
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
- Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
- Train new employees.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria.