College of the Canyons (COC) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

Job Description

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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chefs and head cooks in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 2,790
• Average Annual Salary: $44,450
• Average Hourly Rate: $21.37
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 104%

• Total Employment: 830
• Average Annual Salary: $51,270
• Average Hourly Rate: $24.65
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 85%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 100,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 99,800
• Percent Job Growth: -0.8%
• Percent of Food Preparation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 7%

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 23,190
• Average Annual Salary: $30,050
• Average Hourly Rate: $14.45
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 26
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 99%

• Total Employment: 8,860
• Average Annual Salary: $31,240
• Average Hourly Rate: $15.02
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 26
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 104%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 801,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 879,600
• Percent Job Growth: 9.80%
• Percent of Food Preparation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 3%

Job Description

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of cooks, institution and cafeteria in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 4,980
• Average Annual Salary: $27,800
• Average Hourly Rate: $13.36
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 42%

• Total Employment: 1,450
• Average Annual Salary: $29,940
• Average Hourly Rate: $14.40
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 34%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 405,300
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 455,100
• Percent Job Growth: 12.30%
• Percent of Food Preparation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of cooks, restaurant in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 25,150
• Average Annual Salary: $23,290
• Average Hourly Rate: $11.20
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 27
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 89%

• Total Employment: 11,370
• Average Annual Salary: $24,300
• Average Hourly Rate: $11.68
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 28
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 111%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 915,400
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,033,200
• Percent Job Growth: 12.90%
• Percent of Food Preparation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job Description

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of food preparation workers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 813,700
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 897,900
• Percent Job Growth: 10.30%
• Percent of Food Preparation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.2%