Cold meat cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Cold meat cook gender statistics
36.5% of cold meat cooks are women and 63.5% of cold meat cooks are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Cold meat cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Cold meat cook gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,481
Female income
$31,200
Cold meat cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cold meat cook positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of cold meat cooks are female.
Cold meat cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2011 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2012 | 62.01% | 37.99% |
| 2013 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2014 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2015 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2016 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2017 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2018 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2019 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2020 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2021 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
Cold meat cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared cold meat 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% |
| Cold Meat Cook | 63% | 37% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Cold meat cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cold meat cooks is White, which makes up 57.2% of all cold meat cooks. Comparatively, 19.0% of cold meat cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of cold meat cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cold meat cook race
| Cold meat cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cold meat cook race and ethnicity over time
See how cold meat cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cold meat cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 10.91% | 7.95% | 17.27% |
| 2011 | 61.38% | 12.10% | 7.98% | 15.78% |
| 2012 | 61.05% | 11.64% | 7.78% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 61.20% | 11.49% | 7.77% | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 60.78% | 11.35% | 8.05% | 16.89% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 11.11% | 8.15% | 17.01% |
| 2016 | 60.50% | 10.76% | 8.08% | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 59.64% | 10.39% | 8.24% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 10.37% | 8.12% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 60.80% | 9.96% | 8.49% | 17.47% |
| 2020 | 58.78% | 9.31% | 8.74% | 17.66% |
| 2021 | 57.24% | 9.30% | 9.03% | 18.96% |
Cold meat cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cold meat cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cold meat cooks have the lowest average salary at $31,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,232 |
| White | $32,279 |
| Black or African American | $31,961 |
| Asian | $33,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,835 |
Average cold meat cook age
See how the average age of cold meat cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cold meat 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 |
Cold meat cook age breakdown
The average age of cold meat cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cold meat cook population.
Cold meat cook age breakdown
| Cold Meat Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Cold meat cook educational attainment
The most common degree for cold meat cooks is high school diploma, with 34% of cold meat cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cold meat cooks by degree level
| Cold meat cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cold meat cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cold meat cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,442 annually. With a Associate degree, cold meat cooks earn a median annual income of $32,663 compared to $31,939 for cold meat cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,442 |
| No Education | $31,564 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,663 |
Cold meat cook employment statistics
Most cold meat cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cold meat cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cold meat cooks work.
Cold meat cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cold meat cook jobs by company type
Employees with the cold meat cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cold meat cooks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cold meat cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 77% |
Cold meat cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for cold meat cooks are hospitality, health care and manufacturing.
Cold meat cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
Cold meat cook turnover and employment statistics
Cold meat cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cold meat cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cold meat cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cold meat 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 cold meat cook tenure
The average cold meat cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 cold meat cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Cold meat cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cold meat cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cold meat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Meat Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Seafood Clerk | 6.78% | 66,540 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Co-Worker | 7.36% | 26,794 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Deli Manager | 8.43% | 131,359 |
Similar cold meat cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Clerk | 6.78% | 66,540 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Co-Worker | 7.36% | 26,794 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Deli Manager | 8.43% | 131,359 |
Foreign languages spoken by cold meat cooks
The most common foreign language among cold meat cooks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Cold meat cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
