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Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
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- Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
- Annual Median Wage$ 26,750$21,920
$30,740
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
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Cooks season and prepare foods, including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.
What do they typically do
- Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
- Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions about food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions
- Check to make sure that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.8%Job Opening 11,664Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs8820481189Change -7015