Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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Civilian:
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Military:
Every day, more than one million meals are prepared in military kitchens. Some kitchens prepare thousands of meals at one time, while others prepare food for small groups of people. Food service specialists prepare all types of food according to standard and dietetic recipes. They also order and inspect food supplies and prepare meats for cooking.
Job Titles
- Baker
- Basket Lunch Preparer
- Boarding House Cook
- Cafeteria Cook
- Cafeteria Manager
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $22,730
- Military:
- $47,435
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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