Restaurant Cooks
Prepare a wide range of food in restaurants.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $18.19 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 48.9% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Food Service Specialist Kitchen Manager Sous Chef See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Restaurant Cooks *
U S |
$14.42 | $17.14 | $18.77 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.63 | $18.19 | $19.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.16 | $17.86 | $18.94 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.58 | $17.18 | $18.44 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.64 | $16.98 | $18.56 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.86 | $17.65 | $18.68 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.76 | $17.19 | $18.7 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.77 | $18.68 | $20.9 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 25720 workers employed in this very large career.
Where do Restaurant Cooks most often work?
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Accommodation
- Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Food and Beverage Stores
Current Demand
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