Snack bar cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Snack bar cook gender statistics
37.3% of snack bar cooks are women and 62.7% of snack bar cooks are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Snack bar cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Snack bar cook gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,604
Female income
$31,503
Snack bar cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in snack bar cook positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of snack bar cooks are female.
Snack bar cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.58% | 40.42% |
| 2011 | 60.04% | 39.96% |
| 2012 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2013 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2014 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2015 | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 2016 | 62.86% | 37.14% |
| 2017 | 62.90% | 37.10% |
| 2018 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2019 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 2020 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2021 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
Snack bar cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared snack bar 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% |
| Snack Bar Cook | 63% | 37% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Snack bar cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among snack bar cooks is White, which makes up 61.5% of all snack bar cooks. Comparatively, 14.9% of snack bar cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of snack bar cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Snack bar cook race
| Snack bar cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Snack bar cook race and ethnicity over time
See how snack bar cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Snack bar cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.89% | 10.70% | 7.36% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 65.69% | 11.89% | 7.39% | 11.74% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 11.42% | 7.19% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 65.51% | 11.27% | 7.18% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 65.08% | 11.14% | 7.46% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 10.89% | 7.56% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 64.81% | 10.54% | 7.48% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 63.95% | 10.17% | 7.65% | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 65.05% | 10.15% | 7.53% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 65.11% | 9.74% | 7.89% | 13.43% |
| 2020 | 63.09% | 9.10% | 8.15% | 13.62% |
| 2021 | 61.55% | 9.09% | 8.43% | 14.92% |
Snack bar cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian snack bar cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american snack bar cooks have the lowest average salary at $32,158.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,390 |
| White | $32,430 |
| Black or African American | $32,158 |
| Asian | $33,143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,906 |
Average snack bar cook age
See how the average age of snack bar cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Snack bar 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 |
Snack bar cook age breakdown
The average age of snack bar cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the snack bar cook population.
Snack bar cook age breakdown
| Snack Bar Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Snack bar cook educational attainment
The most common degree for snack bar cooks is high school diploma, with 46% of snack bar cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Snack bar cooks by degree level
| Snack bar cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Snack bar cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, snack bar cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,424 annually. With a Associate degree, snack bar cooks earn a median annual income of $32,759 compared to $32,139 for snack bar cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,139 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,424 |
| No Education | $31,817 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,759 |
Snack bar cook employment statistics
Most snack bar cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where snack bar cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where snack bar cooks work.
Snack bar cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Snack bar cook jobs by company type
Employees with the snack bar cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most snack bar cooks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Snack bar cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Snack bar cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for snack bar cooks are hospitality, retail and education.
Snack bar cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 54% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Snack bar cook turnover and employment statistics
Snack bar cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for snack bar cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Snack bar cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Snack bar 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 snack bar cook tenure
The average snack bar cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 583 snack bar cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Snack bar cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Snack bar cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of snack bar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Bar Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Food Assembler | 6.78% | 65,724 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |
Similar snack bar cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Assembler | 6.78% | 65,724 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by snack bar cooks
The most common foreign language among snack bar cooks is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Irish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Snack bar cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Irish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
