• Chefs and Head Cooks
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 56,320
    $41,010 range bar $79,160
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Chefs and Head Cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants and other places where food is served. They direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns.

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