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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 7010$29.72/hr$21.68/hr$22.13/hr$25.06/hr$36.50/hr$51.19/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing10$28.30/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$30.24/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services110$25.42/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,380$28.93/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration40$44.50/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20$27.09/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 20$42.87/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 30$24.11/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 30$21.69/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 40$29.05/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$22.09/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$29.27/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 60$29.03/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 70$25.06/hr5.4%
Rochester MN MSA 80$29.03/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 80$24.80/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 90$23.05/hr6.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 90$24.69/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 100$24.74/hr7.1%
Central Minnesota 130$23.96/hr7.4%
Southeast Minnesota 130$29.01/hr6.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,100$30.24/hr7.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,210$30.20/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,630$29.05/hr7.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Food Service Managers 670$37.30/hr-0.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 19,670$22.17/hr7.2%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 7,650$20.62/hr4.1%


  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
  • Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.
  • Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.