Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 8,260 | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| Alaska | 1,370 | $43,610 | $20.96 | |
| Arizona | 6,170 | $33,020 | $15.88 | |
| Arkansas | 7,930 | $25,350 | $12.19 | |
| California | 19,560 | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| Colorado | 8,160 | $34,330 | $16.50 | |
| Connecticut | 3,030 | $40,630 | $19.54 | |
| Delaware | 2,270 | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,170 | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| Florida | 22,400 | $28,980 | $13.93 | |
| Georgia | 5,950 | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| Hawaii | 730 | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Idaho | 4,080 | $27,330 | $13.14 | |
| Illinois | 17,690 | $30,770 | $14.79 | |
| Indiana | 11,350 | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| Iowa | 8,300 | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Kansas | 6,360 | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| Kentucky | 11,460 | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| Louisiana | 2,900 | $26,210 | $12.60 | |
| Maine | 2,010 | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| Maryland | 3,720 | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| Massachusetts | 6,310 | $43,440 | $20.89 | |
| Michigan | 9,560 | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| Minnesota | 8,000 | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| Mississippi | 6,440 | $22,120 | $10.63 | |
| Missouri | 15,170 | $27,290 | $13.12 | |
| Montana | 2,420 | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| Nebraska | 3,790 | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| Nevada | 1,780 | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,400 | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| New Jersey | 5,030 | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| New Mexico | 2,790 | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| New York | 14,820 | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| North Carolina | 9,460 | $28,610 | $13.76 | |
| North Dakota | 2,070 | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Ohio | 23,470 | $30,190 | $14.52 | |
| Oklahoma | 10,610 | $25,160 | $12.10 | |
| Oregon | 5,910 | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Pennsylvania | 17,160 | $31,860 | $15.32 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,090 | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| South Carolina | 8,470 | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| South Dakota | 2,170 | $30,420 | $14.63 | |
| Tennessee | 9,370 | $27,950 | $13.44 | |
| Texas | 30,340 | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| Utah | 2,980 | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| Vermont | 1,140 | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Virginia | 8,490 | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| Washington | 10,890 | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| West Virginia | 4,970 | $27,130 | $13.04 | |
| Wisconsin | 10,380 | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| Wyoming | 1,500 | $32,050 | $15.41 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, sanitation and safety, communication skills, applicable regulations, and principles of food service management.
A program that prepares individuals to serve under the supervision of chefs and other food service professionals as kitchen support staff and commercial food preparation workers. Includes instruction in kitchen organization and operations, sanitation and quality control, basic food preparation and cooking skills, kitchen and kitchen equipment maintenance, and quantity food measurement and monitoring.
A program that prepares individuals in production and service used in governmental, commercial or independently owned institutional food establishments and related food industry occupations. Includes instruction in selecting, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products; basic nutrition; sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and the operation of institutional food establishments.
A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities. Includes instruction in human nutrition, food safety, the design and organization of food service systems, purchasing, personnel management, and related business practices.
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$31,520 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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No formal educational credentialTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as cooks, institution and cafeteria.
- Less than high school 27%
- High school graduate 42%
- College dropout 18%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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