Salary Breakdown
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Average
$29,720
ANNUAL
$14.29
HOURLY
Entry Level
$22,310
ANNUAL
$10.73
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,490
ANNUAL
$14.18
HOURLY
Expert Level
$37,810
ANNUAL
$18.18
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
11,380
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
01
Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
02
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
03
Rotate and store food supplies.
04
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
05
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
06
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
07
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
08
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
09
Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
10
Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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