Plan A
Cook
What They Do
Cooks season and prepare food for others to eat.
Work Environments
restaurants, schools, hospitals, private households, and other places where food needs to be prepared and served.
How to Become One
You can become a cook with on-the-job training and similar work. No formal education is required.
Pay
The hourly pay for cooks is $16.49 per hour, but it varies on the state you're in and what place you cook at
Job Outlook
cook employment is expected to grow 5% from 2024 2034. Decreases in employment would be due to automated systems doing the jobs instead of people.
Similar Occupations
Caterers, bakers, food stylers, and food techologists