4.1ModerateRegional Shortage
Chefs
Food Trades Workers · Food Trades Workers
Moderate Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,330
Full-time workers
Employment
122,200
Total workers
10yr Growth
+15.1%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Regional Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation31.0%
Augmentation65.0%
Key Tasks
- •Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- •Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- •Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
- •Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
- •Preparing and cooking food
- •Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
- •May select and train staff
- •May freeze and preserve foods
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
34
Female Share
26.0%
Part-Time Share
22.0%
Skill Level
2 / 5