Chefs and Head Cooks
Direct and may participate in 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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. | - | - | - |
| Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. | - | - | - |
| Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. | - | - | - |
| Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food. | - | - | - |
| Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$60,990
per year
Mean Wage
$64,720
per year
Employment
182K
workers
Wage Range
$36,000 - $96,030
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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