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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
(SOC Code : 35-2012)
in Ventura County

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

Ventura County is the same as Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA.
Occupational Wages[Top]
AreaYearPeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA20231st Qtr$20.93$17.89$18.91$22.92

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
Ventura County 2018 - 20284905506012.2800

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)[Top]
Industry Title
Number of Employers in Ventura County
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Special Food Services 7816.8%
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled12211.2%
Private Elementary and Secondary35410.8%
Continuing Care Retirement Commu9410.3%
General Medical and Surgical Hos296.8%
Child Day Care Services 1773.9%
Private Colleges, Universities, an153.5%
Religious Organizations 4983.3%
Individual and Family Services9232.9%
Accommodation1622.5%
Residential Intellectual and Dev41.6%
Employment Services1171.3%

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Train new employees.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
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.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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