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Chefs and Head Cooks in The United States
(Chefs y jefes de cocina)
Chefs and Head Cooks -- Direct 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. May participate in cooking.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 35-1011.00 |
| Career Interests | ERA |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (5 years) 5 years or more |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.1 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 139,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 154,300 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 20,700 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $28,370 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $56,310 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $86,990 |
| Career Cluster | Hospitality & Tourism (Hospitalidad y turismo) |
| Major Occupational Group | Food Preparation and Serving Related |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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