Kitchen operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Kitchen operator gender statistics
26.3% of kitchen operators are women and 73.7% of kitchen operators are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Kitchen operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Kitchen operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,049
Female income
$33,441
Kitchen operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kitchen operator positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of kitchen operators are female.
Kitchen operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.06% | 28.94% |
| 2011 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2012 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 2013 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2014 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2015 | 73.00% | 27.00% |
| 2016 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
| 2017 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2018 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2019 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2020 | 73.67% | 26.33% |
| 2021 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
Kitchen operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared kitchen operators 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% |
| Kitchen Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Kitchen operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kitchen operators is White, which makes up 58.2% of all kitchen operators. Comparatively, 19.9% of kitchen operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of kitchen operators are Asian.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Kitchen operator race
| Kitchen operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Kitchen operator race and ethnicity over time
See how kitchen operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kitchen operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.49% | 9.87% | 7.40% | 18.21% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 11.06% | 7.43% | 16.73% |
| 2012 | 61.96% | 10.59% | 7.23% | 17.68% |
| 2013 | 62.11% | 10.44% | 7.22% | 17.88% |
| 2014 | 61.69% | 10.31% | 7.49% | 17.84% |
| 2015 | 61.73% | 10.07% | 7.59% | 17.95% |
| 2016 | 61.41% | 9.72% | 7.52% | 18.41% |
| 2017 | 60.55% | 9.35% | 7.69% | 18.99% |
| 2018 | 61.66% | 9.33% | 7.57% | 18.48% |
| 2019 | 61.71% | 8.92% | 7.93% | 18.41% |
| 2020 | 59.69% | 8.27% | 8.19% | 18.61% |
| 2021 | 58.15% | 8.26% | 8.47% | 19.90% |
Kitchen operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian kitchen operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kitchen operators have the lowest average salary at $34,395.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,736 |
| White | $34,795 |
| Black or African American | $34,395 |
| Asian | $35,844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,495 |
Average kitchen operator age
See how the average age of kitchen operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kitchen operator 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 |
Kitchen operator age breakdown
The average age of kitchen operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the kitchen operator population.
Kitchen operator age breakdown
| Kitchen Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Kitchen operator educational attainment
The most common degree for kitchen operators is high school diploma, with 35% of kitchen operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Kitchen operators by degree level
| Kitchen operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Kitchen operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kitchen operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,261 annually. With a Associate degree, kitchen operators earn a median annual income of $35,278 compared to $34,367 for kitchen operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,367 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,261 |
| No Education | $33,897 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,278 |
Kitchen operator employment statistics
Most kitchen operators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where kitchen operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kitchen operators work.
Kitchen operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Kitchen operator jobs by company type
Employees with the kitchen operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kitchen operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kitchen operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 73% |
Kitchen operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for kitchen operators are hospitality, manufacturing and education.
Kitchen operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Kitchen operator turnover and employment statistics
Kitchen operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kitchen operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kitchen operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kitchen operator 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 kitchen operator tenure
The average kitchen operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 kitchen operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Kitchen operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Kitchen operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kitchen operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Operator | 5.53% | - |
| Smoked Meat Preparer | 6.78% | 8,404 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Food Prep | 7.36% | 168,743 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Similar kitchen operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked Meat Preparer | 6.78% | 8,404 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Food Prep | 7.36% | 168,743 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Foreign languages spoken by kitchen operators
The most common foreign language among kitchen operators is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Filipino, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Kitchen operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Filipino | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |