15 employers surveyed representing 200 employees in this occupation. Institution or cafeteria cooks prepare and cook family-style meals for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. They usually prepare meals in large quantities rather than to individual order. They may cook for employees in office buildings or other large facilities. There are approximately 875-1,070 institution and cafeteria cooks currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Most jobs are union.
Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some are willing to accept less than a high school level education. Many employers require 3-24 months of prior experience, although many are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience. Most jobs are 13-35 hours per week. Some jobs are 35-40 hours per week.