Career Details

Personal Certified Chef

Description

A chef with a minimum of four years of professional cooking experience. Also required is a minimum of one full year of employment as a personal chef engaged in all aspects of food preparation and serving, menu planning, marketing, financial management and operational decision making.

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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Certificates

Certificate name

Personal Certified Executive Chef

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Personal Chef

Certifying Organization

United States Personal Chef Association

Type

Advanced

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

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, Institution and Cafeteria

Median Annual Income

$35,320

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

RealisticConventional

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

Baristas

Median Annual Income

$29,540

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

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