Cooks, Private Household
SOC Code: 35-2013 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cooks, Private Household. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $94,515 | $96,304 | $98,093 | $99,882 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,515 | $96,304 | $98,093 | $99,882 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $94,515 | $96,304 | $98,093 | $99,882 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $94,515 | $96,304 | $98,093 | $99,882 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $94,515 | $96,304 | $98,093 | $99,882 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $40,269 | $48,610 | $56,950 | $65,291 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $39,915 | $45,573 | $51,230 | $56,888 |
| Abilene, TX | $39,915 | $45,573 | $51,230 | $56,888 |
| Akron, OH | $39,915 | $45,573 | $51,230 | $56,888 |
| Albany, GA | $39,915 | $45,573 | $51,230 | $56,888 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.6 |
| Food Production | 4.1 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 38.5% |
| High school diploma | 30.8% |
| Less than high school | 15.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
- Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
- Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
- Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
- Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
- Create and explore new cuisines.
- Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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