Details Report for:
35-1011.00 - 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.
Sample of reported job titles: Banquet Chef; Certified Executive Chef (CEC); Chef; Chef, Instructor; Cook; Corporate Executive Chef; Executive Chef (Ex Chef); Executive Sous Chef; Head Cook; Line Cook
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro; GNOME Gnutrition; IPro Restaurant Inventory, Recipe & Menu Software; Nutrition analysis software
- Data base user interface and query software — Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial; CostGuard; Culinary Software Services ChefTec; ReServe Interactive (see all 6 examples)
- Desktop publishing software — SoftCafe MenuPro
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Sage MAS 90 ERP
- Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology
- Instant messaging software — GroupMe
- Internet browser software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — EGS F&B Control
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Google spreadsheet; Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software — ADP eTIME
- Web page creation and editing software — Facebook
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Blast freezers — Blast chillers
- Cappuccino or espresso machines — Cappuccino makers
- Carbonated beverage dispenser — Carbonated beverage dispensers
- Commercial use barbeque ovens — Braziers
- Commercial use blenders — Blenders
- Commercial use broilers — Broilers; Salamanders
- Commercial use coffee grinders — Commercial coffee grinders
- Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers — Commercial coffeemakers
- Commercial use convection ovens — Convection ovens
- Commercial use conveyer toasters — Conveyer ovens
- Commercial use cutlery — Boning knives; Chefs' knives; Oyster knives; Serrated blade knives (see all 7 examples)
- Commercial use deep fryers — Electric deep-fat fryers; Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
- Commercial use dishwashers — Commercial dishwashers
- Commercial use food choppers or cubers or dicers — Food dicers
- Commercial use food grinders — Meat grinders
- Commercial use food processors — Food processors
- Commercial use food slicers — Bread slicers; Meat slicers; Slicing machines
- Commercial use food warmers — Steam tables
- Commercial use graters — Box graters; Food shredders; Fruit zesters; Plane graters
- Commercial use griddles — Griddles
- Commercial use grills — Grills
- Commercial use heat lamps — Infrared heat lamps
- Commercial use high pressure steamers — Pressurized steam cookers
- Commercial use hot dog grills — Hot dog cookers
- Commercial use icing sets or bags — Cake decorating tools
- Commercial use juicers — Juice extractors
- Commercial use measuring cups — Dry or liquid measuring cups
- Commercial use microwave ovens — Commercial microwave ovens
- Commercial use mixers — Mixers
- Commercial use pasta machines — Pasta machines
- Commercial use peelers — Vegetable peelers
- Commercial use pizza ovens — Pizza ovens
- Commercial use ranges — Electric ovens; Electric stoves; Gas ovens; Gas stoves
- Commercial use rice cookers — Rice cookers
- Commercial use rolling pins — Rolling pins
- Commercial use rotisseries — Rotisserie units
- Commercial use scales — Portion scales
- Commercial use smokers or smoke ovens — Food smokers
- Commercial use steamers — Steam kettles
- Commercial use toasters — Toasters
- Commercial use waffle irons — Waffle makers
- Commercial use woks — Woks
- Desktop computers
- Domestic apple corer — Apple corers
- Domestic double boilers — Double boilers
- Domestic garnishing tools — Parisian cutters
- Domestic kitchen or food thermometers — Instant-read pocket thermometers; Meat thermometers; Refrigerator thermometers
- Domestic kitchen tongs — Kitchen tongs
- Domestic knife sharpeners — Knife sharpeners
- Domestic mandolin — Mandolines
- Domestic melon or butter baller — Melon ballers
- Domestic sifter — Sifters
- Domestic strainers or colanders — Sieves; Strainers
- Domestic trash compactors — Garbage compactors
- Domestic vegetable brush — Vegetable brushes
- Domestic whipped cream maker — Cream whippers
- Fire blankets — Fire suppression blankets
- Fire extinguishers — Kitchen fire extinguishers
- Ice dispensers — Ice-making machines
- Ice shaver machines or accessories — Ice shaving or crushing equipment
- Non carbonated beverage dispenser — Juice dispensers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Check quality of foods or supplies.
- Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.
- Train food preparation or food service personnel.
- Coordinate activities of food service staff.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Coordinate timing of food production activities.
- Create new recipes or food presentations.
- Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
- Determine prices for menu items.
- Cook foods.
- Perform human resources activities.
- Plan menu options.
- Schedule equipment maintenance.
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.
- Plan special events.
- Record operational or production data.
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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
11-9051.00 | Food Service Managers |
35-1012.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers ![]() |
35-2012.00 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
37-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers ![]() |
39-1022.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers ![]() |
41-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers ![]() |
51-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
51-3011.00 | Bakers ![]() |
53-1042.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $24.78 hourly, $51,530 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 148,700 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 18,500 |
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Top industries (2019) | Accommodation and Food Services (67% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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