CAREER
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$28,650
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2% (slower than the average)
Career
What Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Do
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Other Job Titles Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria May Have
Cafeteria Cook, Chef, Cook, Dietary Cook, Dinner Cook, Food Service Specialist, Food Service Worker, Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook), School Cook, Sous Chef
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (43%)
Less than high school diploma
27%
High school diploma or equivalent
43%
Some college, no degree
18%
Other*
12%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
