Restaurant Cooks

Prepare a wide range of food in restaurants.

Restaurant Cooks prepare dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts. They may order supplies, keep records, plan menus, and price items on menus.

Wages	$18.19 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Culinary Arts/Chef Training Culinary Science/Culinology Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
On the Job	Work Activities Assess equipment functioning. Check quality of foods or supplies. Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards. Arrange food for serving. Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation. Cook foods. Cut cooked or raw foods. Prepare breads or doughs. Prepare foods for cooking or serving. Determine prices for menu items.
Career Pathways	Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
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