Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Occupation description: Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
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Employment |
Average annual openings |
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2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change |
Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total |
| Alaska |
450 | 485 |
7.8 | 15 |
43 | 62 |
| United States |
146,500 | 160,600 |
9.6 | 4,900 |
14,000 | 20,310 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 725 | 326 |
45.0 | 50.4 |
38.1 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 174 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 148 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 130 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
1,366 |
| Number of job position postings |
81 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 16.9 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: More than 5 years |
On-the-job training: None |
Training Resources
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