Cooks and Chefs

Cooks and chefs are employed in the preparation and cooking of food, usually in large quantities, in hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, and other establishments and institutions. Chefs and head cooks generally supervise cooks and other food preparation workers. There are about 129,370 chefs and head cooks employed in the United States and more than 2.3 million cooks.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

Some Postsecondary Training

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average

Personality Traits

Hands On

Organized

Problem-Solving

Career Ladder

Head Chef or Restaurant Owner

Cook

Food Preparation Worker

Kitchen Helper