Chefs and Head Cooks
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Civilian:
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.
Job Titles
- Banquet Chef
- Bread and Pastry Baker
- Cake Froster
- Cake Icer
- Cake Maker
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $40,630
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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