The food service industry is
one of the nations largest employers. A wide variety of
specialized occupations within this field are available
for qualified individuals. Restaurants, hotels,
hospitals, schools, fast food operations, caterers,
cafeterias, and many other businesses employ food
service workers. This 1050- hour course teaches every
phase of modern commercial food preparation and service,
and gives students the knowledge of how to prepare and
serve a multi-course meal for two or two-hundred.
Earnings &
Advancement
Wages of cooks and
chefs depend greatly on the part of the country and the
type of establishment in which they are employed.
Earnings depend upon the type and size of employer,
geographic location, and employees experience and
skill.
Oklahoma
Employment & Outlook
In
Oklahoma, cooks/chefs are projected to have 1,140
job openings annually until the year 2006. These job
openings represent new job growth and replacements
caused by leaving the occupation, promotions,
retirements, etc. In 1996, cooks/chefs held
approximately 28,340 jobs in Oklahoma. They are
expected to hold approximately 32,970 jobs by the
year 2006. This is considered an average growth
rate.
