Also called: University Cook, Residential Dining Cook
Cooks at university dining halls, from stir-fry stations to allergy-friendly kitchens.
You run the action station where students line up for made-to-order pasta, then batch-cook for dinner. University jobs often include tuition benefits. Dining halls have become surprisingly creative food scenes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training; culinary certificate helpful.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Culinary Arts.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Robot stir-fry and bowl stations are being tested on campuses; most dining-hall cooking stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to university dining (often run by Sodexo, Aramark or the school) for cook openings
Classes: Culinary arts CTE, Foods & Nutrition class, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 35-2012.
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