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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.	details Currently Employed: 3,300 Projected Annual Job Openings: 590 Typical Hourly Wage: $17.68 - $27.90 Typical Annual Salary: $36,780 - $58,040 See Job Listings (8) Find Businesses	typical training Typical education needed for entry:High school diploma or equivalent Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:5 years or more work experience Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:No on-the-job training Find Training
typical job duties Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. Check the quantity and quality of received products. Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food. Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.	tools & technology Tools: Commercial use cutlery Commercial use food slicers Commercial use graters Commercial use ranges Domestic kitchen or food thermometers Technology: Analytical or scientific software Data base user interface and query software Desktop publishing software Electronic mail software Spreadsheet software	more info Explore Careers Salary Info Resumes + Applications Employer Research