Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
About the profession
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
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Trainee Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria → Technician Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria → Senior Technician Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria → Lead Technician Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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Salary Growth
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Levels
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Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $25,290 - $30,795/year With equity/bonuses: $27,819 - $36,954 Top markets (SF/NYC): $29,083 - $36,954 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety. 10am — Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $17,703 - $27,716 Year 2-3: Junior level $30,795 - $34,485 Year 4-6: Mid level $34,485 - $37,389 Year 7-10: Senior level $37,389 - $43,895 Year 10+:…
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