Cook house labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Cook house labour gender statistics
29.7% of cook house labours are women and 70.3% of cook house labours are men.
- Male, 70.3%
- Female, 29.7%
Cook house labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.3% |
| Female | 29.7% |
Cook house labour gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,932
Female income
$32,731
Cook house labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cook house labour positions over time. Currently, 29.7% of cook house labours are female.
Cook house labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2012 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2013 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2017 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2018 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2019 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2021 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
Cook house labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared cook house labours 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% |
| Cook House Labour | 70% | 30% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Cook house labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cook house labours is White, which makes up 61.6% of all cook house labours. Comparatively, 15.5% of cook house labours are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of cook house labours are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Cook house labour race
| Cook house labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Cook house labour race and ethnicity over time
See how cook house labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cook house labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.91% | 10.85% | 6.88% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 12.04% | 6.92% | 12.34% |
| 2012 | 65.38% | 11.57% | 6.72% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 65.53% | 11.42% | 6.71% | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 65.11% | 11.29% | 6.98% | 13.45% |
| 2015 | 65.15% | 11.04% | 7.08% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 64.83% | 10.69% | 7.01% | 14.03% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 10.32% | 7.18% | 14.60% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 10.31% | 7.06% | 14.10% |
| 2019 | 65.13% | 9.89% | 7.42% | 14.02% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 9.25% | 7.68% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 61.57% | 9.24% | 7.96% | 15.52% |
Cook house labour wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,699 |
| White | $33,743 |
| Black or African American | $33,445 |
| Asian | $34,521 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,263 |
Average cook house labour age
See how the average age of cook house labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cook house labour 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 |
Cook house labour age breakdown
The average age of cook house labours is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cook house labour population.
Cook house labour age breakdown
| Cook House Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Cook house labour educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cook house labours by degree level
| Cook house labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cook house labour wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,829 |
| No Education | $33,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,102 |
Cook house labour employment statistics
Most cook house labours work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cook house labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cook house labours work.
Cook house labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Cook house labour jobs by company type
Employees with the cook house labour job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cook house labours prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cook house labour jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 5% |
Cook house labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for cook house labours are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Cook house labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Cook house labour turnover and employment statistics
Cook house labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cook house labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cook house labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cook house labour 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 cook house labour tenure
The average cook house labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 843 cook house labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Cook house labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cook house labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cook house labours 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Labour | 5.53% | - |
| Food Assembler, Kitchen | 6.78% | 82,011 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Barista Trainer | 7.36% | 34,563 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Deli Manager | 8.43% | 58,969 |
Similar cook house labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Assembler, Kitchen | 6.78% | 82,011 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Barista Trainer | 7.36% | 34,563 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Deli Manager | 8.43% | 58,969 |
Foreign languages spoken by cook house labours
The most common foreign language among cook house labours is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Thai, 7.1%
Cook house labour languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Thai | 7.1% |
