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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Description
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Common Tasks
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
- Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.59 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.58 and $23.10 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $32,427.63 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,915.46 and $48,050.00 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,350 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 21.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,640.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $30,490.
