JOB DESCRIPTION
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Banquet Chef; Certified Executive Chef (CEC); Chef; Chef, Instructor; Cook; Corporate Executive Chef; Executive Chef (Ex Chef); Executive Sous Chef; Head Cook; Line Cook
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn $25.66/hr. – $53,380 annual.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Faster than average (5%-7%)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 18,500
REQUIRED EDUCATION
On the job experience
REFLECT ON THE CAREER
RESOURCES
O*NET ONLINE
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OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
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