Dinner cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Dinner cook gender statistics
31.2% of dinner cooks are women and 68.8% of dinner cooks are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Dinner cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Dinner cook gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,679
Female income
$34,260
Dinner cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dinner cook positions over time. Currently, 31.2% of dinner cooks are female.
Dinner cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 34.08% |
| 2011 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2012 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2013 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2014 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2015 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2016 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2017 | 69.00% | 31.00% |
| 2018 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2019 | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 2020 | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
Dinner cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared dinner 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% |
| Dinner Cook | 69% | 31% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Dinner cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dinner cooks is White, which makes up 60.3% of all dinner cooks. Comparatively, 16.1% of dinner cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of dinner cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Dinner cook race
| Dinner cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Dinner cook race and ethnicity over time
See how dinner cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dinner cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.68% | 11.09% | 6.98% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 12.28% | 7.01% | 12.93% |
| 2012 | 64.15% | 11.81% | 6.81% | 13.88% |
| 2013 | 64.30% | 11.66% | 6.80% | 14.08% |
| 2014 | 63.87% | 11.53% | 7.08% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 63.91% | 11.29% | 7.18% | 14.15% |
| 2016 | 63.60% | 10.94% | 7.10% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 62.74% | 10.57% | 7.27% | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 63.84% | 10.55% | 7.15% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 10.14% | 7.52% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 61.88% | 9.49% | 7.77% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 60.34% | 9.48% | 8.06% | 16.11% |
Dinner cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dinner cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dinner cooks have the lowest average salary at $35,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,403 |
| White | $35,455 |
| Black or African American | $35,103 |
| Asian | $36,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,071 |
Average dinner cook age
See how the average age of dinner cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dinner 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 |
Dinner cook age breakdown
The average age of dinner cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the dinner cook population.
Dinner cook age breakdown
| Dinner Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Dinner cook educational attainment
The most common degree for dinner cooks is associate degree, with 31% of dinner cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Dinner cooks by degree level
| Dinner cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Dinner cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dinner cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,743 annually. With a Associate degree, dinner cooks earn a median annual income of $35,880 compared to $35,078 for dinner cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,743 |
| No Education | $34,663 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,880 |
Dinner cook employment statistics
Most dinner cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where dinner cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dinner cooks work.
Dinner cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Dinner cook jobs by company type
Employees with the dinner cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dinner cooks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dinner cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Dinner cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for dinner cooks are hospitality, health care and education.
Dinner cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 29% |
| Health Care | 19% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dinner cook turnover and employment statistics
Dinner cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dinner cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dinner cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dinner 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 dinner cook tenure
The average dinner cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 499 dinner cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Dinner cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Dinner cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dinner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Diet Clerk | 6.78% | 68,546 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Similar dinner cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 6.78% | 68,546 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Foreign languages spoken by dinner cooks
The most common foreign language among dinner cooks is Spanish at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Korean, 22.2%
- French, 16.7%
- Hawaiian, 11.1%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
- Other, 16.7%
Dinner cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Korean | 22.2% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Hawaiian | 11.1% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |
| Other | 16.7% |
