Third cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Third cook gender statistics
37.0% of third cooks are women and 63.0% of third cooks are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Third cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Third cook gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,052
Female income
$33,826
Third cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in third cook positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of third cooks are female.
Third cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2011 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2012 | 61.52% | 38.48% |
| 2013 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2014 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
| 2015 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2016 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2017 | 63.19% | 36.81% |
| 2018 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2019 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2021 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
Third cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared third 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% |
| Third Cook | 63% | 37% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Third cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among third cooks is White, which makes up 55.9% of all third cooks. Comparatively, 20.0% of third cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of third cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Third cook race
| Third cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Third cook race and ethnicity over time
See how third cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Third cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.21% | 10.64% | 7.36% | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 60.01% | 11.83% | 7.39% | 16.78% |
| 2012 | 59.68% | 11.36% | 7.19% | 17.74% |
| 2013 | 59.83% | 11.21% | 7.18% | 17.94% |
| 2014 | 59.40% | 11.08% | 7.46% | 17.90% |
| 2015 | 59.44% | 10.84% | 7.56% | 18.01% |
| 2016 | 59.13% | 10.49% | 7.48% | 18.47% |
| 2017 | 58.27% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 19.05% |
| 2018 | 59.37% | 10.10% | 7.53% | 18.54% |
| 2019 | 59.43% | 9.69% | 7.90% | 18.47% |
| 2020 | 57.41% | 9.04% | 8.15% | 18.67% |
| 2021 | 55.87% | 9.03% | 8.44% | 19.96% |
Third cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian third cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american third cooks have the lowest average salary at $34,555.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,815 |
| White | $34,859 |
| Black or African American | $34,555 |
| Asian | $35,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,390 |
Average third cook age
See how the average age of third cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Third 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 |
Third cook age breakdown
The average age of third cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the third cook population.
Third cook age breakdown
| Third Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Third cook educational attainment
The most common degree for third cooks is associate degree, with 37% of third cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Third cooks by degree level
| Third cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Third cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, third cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,968 annually. With a Associate degree, third cooks earn a median annual income of $35,226 compared to $34,534 for third cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,534 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,968 |
| No Education | $34,175 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,226 |
Third cook employment statistics
Most third cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where third cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where third cooks work.
Third cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Third cook jobs by company type
Employees with the third cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most third cooks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Third cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Third cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for third cooks are hospitality, education and health care.
Third cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 29% |
| Education | 21% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Third cook turnover and employment statistics
Third cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for third cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Third cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Third 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 third cook tenure
The average third cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 third cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Third cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Third cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of third 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Third Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Food Order Expediter | 6.78% | 64,221 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.36% | 166,944 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Barista, Manager | 8.43% | 53,939 |
Similar third cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Order Expediter | 6.78% | 64,221 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.36% | 166,944 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Barista, Manager | 8.43% | 53,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by third cooks
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Third cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |