Food related Careers

What’s Hot: It was once said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” With the proliferation of the Food Network and other ‘food for thought’ TV programming, it’s no wonder that “Chefs and Head Cooks” top the Best Paid list at ($42, 410) and the very exclusive “Cooks, Private Household” occupation with a membership of only 960 employees averages $31, 020 in the Food Preparation and Serving Related group.

What’s Not: “Cooks, Fast Food” ($17, 620) and “Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers (including Fast Food)” ($17, 400) are neither making rich sauces nor rich incomes in topping the Least Paid list. “Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Dishwashers” ($17, 750) are also included in this category.