Is being a chef a pink-collar job?

Sometimes being a chef is considered a pink-collar job. Due to the American historical notion that women are responsible for cooking, you might be surprised to learn that chefs usually aren't considered pink-collar workers.

Instead, lower-level chefs are often considered blue-collar workers, and professional chefs are usually considered grey-collar workers. In fact, of the 145,115 chefs currently employed in the United States, only 25.8% are female. That means the vast majority (70.3%) of chefs currently working in kitchens across the country are male.