Vegetable Cook Career

*A job as a Vegetable Cook falls under the broader career category of Cooks, Restaurant. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Cooks, Restaurant : 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.


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Cooks, Restauran Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$25,430

Median Hourly Wage

$12.23*

Total Employed Nationally

1,217,370


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.