CIP 2020 · 12.0500
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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.
O*NET education crosswalk · July 2024
Explore this career →Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
O*NET education crosswalk · July 2024
Explore this career →Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
O*NET education crosswalk · July 2024
Explore this career →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.
O*NET education crosswalk · July 2024
Explore this career →All cooks not listed separately.
O*NET education crosswalk · July 2024
Explore this career →Verified current program listings have not been published for this field yet. Check college catalogs for degree levels, campus availability and entry requirements.
O*NET® Education Crosswalks · CIP 2020 → O*NET-SOC 2019 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Classification and crosswalk versions describe the source relationship, not a current admission rule.
Education relationships: O*NET® Resource Center crosswalks, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, based on NCES CIP data. CIP 2020 → O*NET-SOC 2019, source edition July 2024. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex groups the source relationships and adds exploration pages; no USDOL/ETA endorsement.