Career Details

Certified Culinarian

Description

An entry level culinarian professional within a commercial foodservice operation.

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Details

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Certificates

Certificate name

Culinary

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

Core

Certificate name

ServSafe Allergens

Certifying Organization

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Type

Core

Certificate name

Certified Fundamentals Cook

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

Core

Food Service Managers

Median Annual Income

$63,060

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Chefs and Head Cooks

Median Annual Income

$58,920

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

EnterprisingRealisticConventional

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Median Annual Income

$38,520

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Cooks, Fast Food

Median Annual Income

$29,260

Projected Job Growth

-14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Cooks, Private Household

Median Annual Income

$42,590

Projected Job Growth

-6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

RealisticConventionalSocial

Cooks, Restaurant

Median Annual Income

$35,780

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Cooks, Short Order

Median Annual Income

$34,130

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Food Preparation Workers

Median Annual Income

$32,420

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

RealisticConventional

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median Annual Income

$29,540

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Bakers

Median Annual Income

$34,950

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

RealisticConventional