Compare Bakers & Chefs and Head Cooks District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Bakers $40,200
Chefs and Head Cooks $61,900
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

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

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
High

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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.

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Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
High

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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Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Persuasion Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Management of Material Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Management of Material Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.

Negotiation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Negotiation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Complex Problem Solving Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Complex Problem Solving Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
High

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.

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Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Very Low
Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Low
Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks
Medium

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

Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Bakers
Bakers
Medium
Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chefs and Head Cooks
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Bakers
Bakers

No formal educational credential

Typical level Of training for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Bakers
Bakers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Chefs and Head Cooks
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.

Certification for Bakers
Bakers

3 related certifications

Certification for Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and Head Cooks

12 related certifications

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