Direct 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. May participate in cooking.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 3,710 | 11.98 | 6.36 | 14.78 | 24,910 | 13,230 | 30,750 |
| Joplin MSA | 120 | 10.59 | 8.40 | 11.68 | 22,020 | 17,470 | 24,300 |
| Columbia MSA | 100 | 13.42 | 8.50 | 15.88 | 27,920 | 17,680 | 33,030 |
| St Joseph MSA | 30 | 11.99 | 9.45 | 13.26 | 24,950 | 19,660 | 27,590 |
| Springfield MSA | 160 | 13.76 | 8.62 | 16.33 | 28,620 | 17,930 | 33,960 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,650 | 11.95 | 6.34 | 14.76 | 24,860 | 13,180 | 30,700 |
| Kansas City* | 700 | 14.72 | 9.77 | 17.20 | 30,624 | 20,328 | 35,772 |
| Central Region* | 320 | 12.24 | 6.87 | 14.93 | 25,463 | 14,290 | 31,050 |
| Northwest Region* | 70 | 10.84 | 9.02 | 11.75 | 22,542 | 18,751 | 24,437 |
| Ozark Region* | 220 | 13.75 | 7.87 | 16.68 | 28,591 | 16,375 | 34,699 |
| Southeast Region* | 130 | 16.70 | 7.60 | 21.25 | 34,737 | 15,813 | 44,199 |
| Southwest Region* | 120 | 10.59 | 8.40 | 11.68 | 22,024 | 17,472 | 24,300 |
| St. Louis City* | 580 | 11.22 | 5.99 | 13.84 | 23,344 | 12,462 | 28,785 |
| St. Louis County* | 430 | 14.64 | 6.78 | 18.57 | 30,445 | 14,100 | 38,617 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 4,430 | 4,800 | 370 | 8.35 | 174 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 930 | 980 | 50 | 5.38 | 34 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 2,010 | 2,290 | 280 | 13.93 | 90 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 400 | 480 | 80 | 20.00 | 21 | Great |
| Northwest Region* | 150 | 170 | 20 | 13.33 | 5 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 410 | 460 | 50 | 12.20 | 18 | Great |
| Southwest Region* | 160 | 180 | 20 | 12.50 | 7 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Vocational training
in one of the following
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General (NEW)
Culinary Arts/Chef Training