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Cooks, Private Household
Description
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
Common 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.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $30.68 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.26 and $78.04 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $63,825.33 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,343.09 and $162,321.71 .
Occupation Outlook
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