Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:

A. May hire and train kitchen staff

B. Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.

C. Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

D. Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef

E. Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers

F. Oversee kitchen operations

G. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

1. What education do you need to become a Cooks?
   1. To be a cook, you usually must complete high school. 2. You need a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks,... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Cooks?
   The job outlook for Cooks is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate. 2. Hourly... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Cooks?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to... more
4. How much does a Cooks make?
   The average hourly wages for Cooks is $9.90/HR, which is below average for occupations in the sale and service sector... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Cooks"?
   9% of Cooks are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. more
6. How many Cooks are employed part-time?
   36% of Cooks are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 184,700 workers employed in these occupations in... more
7. How many Cooks are self-employed?
   Roughly 0% of Cooks are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Cooks?
   The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as... more