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Cooks

Cooks prepare, season and cook food, often using pre-prepared ingredients, in clubs, private households, fast food outlets, shops selling food cooked on the premises and the catering departments and canteens of other establishments.

Daily Tasks

  • Plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
  • Cooks and sells a range of meals, such as fish and chips, over the counter.
  • Plans meals, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs.
  • Requisitions or purchases foodstuffs and checks quality.

£22,140

Entry Level Salary

£20,553

Average Salary

£31,322.98

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

273

Past two years

134

This year

907

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

15%

Level 1

16%

Level 2

40%

Level 3

23%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

4%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

3%

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