Chefs and Head Cooks
in California
 

Direct 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. May participate in cooking. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Coordination8863
Implementation Planning7649
Management of Material Resources7654
Management of Personnel Resources7651
Speaking7646
Time Management7649

Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 202823,70027,5003,80016.037,280

Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$34.67$24.86$31.36$40.05

Education[Top]
Workers must have a Post secondary vocational training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Chefs and Head Cooks
  1. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  2. Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
  3. Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  4. Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange[Top]
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