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Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Chefs, Head Cooks, and Food Preparation and Serving Supervisors

Most workers in these occupations have prior experience in the food service or hospitality industries. While most workers have some postsecondary training, many experienced workers with less education can still be promoted into these positions. Job opportunities are expected to be good, largely because of high turnover; however, keen competition is expected for jobs at upscale restaurants that generally pay more.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Chefs and Head Cooks
Full-Service Restaurants	44,120
Traveler Accommodation	11,480
Special Food Services	9,880
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	6,020
Limited-Service Eating Places	4,880
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,480
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	1,170
Grocery Stores	1,090
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	1,090
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	930

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