Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary: How Much Do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Make ? 2021 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary Guide

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary

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Salary

$27.8K

Growth

5%

Bright Outlook

Average

Green

No

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Job Description

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Also known as:

Cafeteria Cook, Chef, Cook, Dietary Cook, Dinner Cook, Food Service Specialist, Food Service Worker, Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook), School Cook, Sous Chef

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$19,200	$22,710	$27,750	$33,940	$40,570
Hourly Wage	$9.23	$10.92	$13.34	$16.32	$19.50

How Much Do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$19,200

$22,710

$27,750

$33,940

$40,570

Hourly Wage

$9.23

$10.92

$13.34

$16.32

$19.50

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Tasks

Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Rotate and store food supplies.
Rotate and store food supplies.
Rotate and store food supplies.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
Train new employees.
Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.
Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.

What Activities Do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Do?

Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
Record operational or production data.
Cook foods.
Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
Clean tableware.
Serve food or beverages.
Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
Cut cooked or raw foods.
Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
Coordinate activities of food service staff.
Plan menu options.
Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
Record operational or production data.
Train food preparation or food service personnel.
Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Prepare breads or doughs.
Determine prices for menu items.

Typical Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Knowledge?

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

What Are Typical Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Abilities?

What Are Typical Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Skills? 2021

What Are Typical Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	418,500	437,800	5%	62,500

What Is The Projected Employment For Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria ? 2021

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

418,500

437,800

5%

62,500

What Is The Required Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Education & Experience? 2021

No formal educational credential
No work experience
Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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What Careers Are Related To Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?

Cooks, Restaurant

Dietetic Technicians

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Bakers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Cooks, Short Order

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Cooks, Fast Food

Food Batchmakers

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