DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	7,650	337	$16.65/hr	$0.17/hr	$12.12/hr	$13.96/hr	$16.59/hr	$19.08/hr	$22.04/hr
U S	402,480	3,220	$14.21/hr	$0.04/hr	$9.40/hr	$11.12/hr	$13.58/hr	$16.61/hr	$19.85/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Education and Health Services 5,850 $16.51/hr Leisure and Hospitality 1,320 $16.68/hr Public Administration 250 $19.51/hr Professional and Business Services 100 $17.69/hr Other Services 40 $14.14/hr Financial Activities 30 $15.71/hr

Other Regional Data For Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2022 - 2032 Minnesota 7,650 $16.59/hr 4.1% Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,340 $17.50/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,670 $17.64/hr 4.5% Northwest Minnesota 1,380 $14.57/hr 2.8% Northwest Balance of State 990 $14.47/hr N/A Central Minnesota 850 $16.54/hr 4.3% Southwest Minnesota 750 $14.67/hr 2.7% Southeast Minnesota 730 $15.68/hr 4.5% Northeast Minnesota 560 $15.87/hr 3.4% Southwest Balance of State 530 $14.32/hr N/A Duluth MN-WI MSA 510 $15.29/hr N/A Fargo ND-MN MSA 470 $15.50/hr N/A Rochester MN MSA 470 $15.85/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 390 $15.40/hr N/A St Cloud MN MSA 290 $15.89/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 220 $14.57/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 190 $15.34/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 150 $16.57/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 130 $16.26/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2022 - 2032
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	17,120	$13.60/hr	2.7%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	9,950	$13.05/hr	2.4%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	7,080	$11.87/hr	3.0%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	5,280	$12.76/hr	3.2%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	4,750	$11.71/hr	8.0%
Cooks, Fast Food	3,870	$12.46/hr	8.9%
Cargo and Freight Agents	1,610	$23.73/hr	12.6%
Cooks, Short Order	960	$13.75/hr	6.0%

• Cooks foodstuffs according to menu, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of persons to be served.
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
• Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances, and other supplies and receives deliveries.
• Apportions and serves food to residents, employees, or patrons.
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Compiles and maintains food cost records and accounts.
• Plans menus, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and other pastries.
• Prepares and cooks vegetables, salads, dressings, and desserts.
• Cleans and inspects galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and functional operation.