They plan menus, hire and supervise chefs and cooks and may prepare meals. Sous-chefs supervise chefs, cooks, specialist chefs and other kitchen workers. They may plan menus and prepare meals. Working chefs prepare meals or specialize in pastry, sauces, salads, meats and other foods. They may also supervise kitchen staff and plan menus.
Cooks prepare a variety of foods, including short-orders, and supervise kitchen workers.
They may plan menus and specialize in ethnic cuisine or specialty dishes. These rates are among the highest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in sales and service. These earnings are among the lowest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in sales and service. Persons 15 to 29 years old make up a large proportion of new hires in these occupations, indicating that these are often entry-level positions. The separation rate in these occupations is high, indicating that these jobs tend to be of short duration.