Compare First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving... & Chefs and Head Cooks District Of Columbia

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Salary

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving... $48,700

Chefs and Head Cooks $61,900

Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

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Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Very Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Very Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Very Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Very Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Medium

Chefs and Head Cooks

High

Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Very Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Medium

Chefs and Head Cooks

High

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Medium

Chefs and Head Cooks

High

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Low

Chefs and Head Cooks

Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Chefs and Head Cooks

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Chefs and Head Cooks

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

6 related certifications

Chefs and Head Cooks

12 related certifications

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