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Chefs and Dinner Cooks

Chefs and dinner cooks measure, mix, and cook food according to recipes.

Although the terms chef and cook are used interchangeably, chefs tend to be more highly skilled and better trained than cooks. Many chefs have earned fame for themselves and their restaurants by their skillful preparation of dishes.

Chefs and Dinner Cooks are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$10.67 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   9.5%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to recipes.
  • Use a variety of pots, pans, knives, and other equipment to prepare and serve food.
  • Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, and grills.
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Job Title Examples:

 Banquet Chef,  Cafeteria Manager,  Executive Chef 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.