Cheese cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Cheese cook gender statistics
14.3% of cheese cooks are women and 85.7% of cheese cooks are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Cheese cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Cheese cook gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,666
Female income
$34,257
Cheese cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cheese cook positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of cheese cooks are female.
Cheese cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2014 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2017 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2019 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Cheese cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared cheese cooks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Cheese Cook | 86% | 14% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Cheese cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cheese cooks is White, which makes up 48.9% of all cheese cooks. Comparatively, 24.7% of cheese cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of cheese cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 48.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.7%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cheese cook race
| Cheese cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cheese cook race and ethnicity over time
See how cheese cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cheese cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.26% | 15.62% | 5.15% | 23.01% |
| 2011 | 53.06% | 16.81% | 5.18% | 21.53% |
| 2012 | 52.73% | 16.34% | 4.98% | 22.49% |
| 2013 | 52.87% | 16.19% | 4.97% | 22.68% |
| 2014 | 52.45% | 16.06% | 5.25% | 22.64% |
| 2015 | 52.49% | 15.82% | 5.35% | 22.75% |
| 2016 | 52.17% | 15.47% | 5.27% | 23.22% |
| 2017 | 51.32% | 15.10% | 5.44% | 23.79% |
| 2018 | 52.42% | 15.08% | 5.32% | 23.28% |
| 2019 | 52.47% | 14.67% | 5.68% | 23.21% |
| 2020 | 50.46% | 14.02% | 5.94% | 23.41% |
| 2021 | 48.92% | 14.01% | 6.23% | 24.71% |
Cheese cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cheese cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cheese cooks have the lowest average salary at $35,095.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,393 |
| White | $35,444 |
| Black or African American | $35,095 |
| Asian | $36,360 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,056 |
Average cheese cook age
See how the average age of cheese cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cheese cook age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Cheese cook age breakdown
The average age of cheese cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cheese cook population.
Cheese cook age breakdown
| Cheese Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Cheese cook educational attainment
The most common degree for cheese cooks is associate degree, with 43% of cheese cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 29%.
- Associate, 43%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
Cheese cooks by degree level
| Cheese cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
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Cheese cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cheese cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,723 annually. With a Associate degree, cheese cooks earn a median annual income of $35,866 compared to $35,070 for cheese cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,723 |
| No Education | $34,658 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,866 |
Cheese cook employment statistics
Company size where cheese cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cheese cooks work.
Cheese cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Cheese cook turnover and employment statistics
Cheese cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cheese cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cheese cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cheese cook unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average cheese cook tenure
The average cheese cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 cheese cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Cheese cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cheese cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cheese cooks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Parer | 6.78% | 473 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Cook And Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 192,808 |
Similar cheese cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parer | 6.78% | 473 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Cook And Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 192,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by cheese cooks
- French, 100.0%
Cheese cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |