[Core] [26% incumbents] Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | Prepare breads or doughs.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
  DWAs: Plan menu options.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
  DWAs: Cook foods.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
  DWAs: Plan special events. | Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Create and explore new cuisines.
  DWAs: Create new recipes or food presentations.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
  DWAs: Coordinate activities of food service staff.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[Supplemental] [25% incumbents] Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | Prepare foods or meals.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.58 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Food Production (imp:4.12 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.73 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Production and Processing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.88 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Education and Training (imp:2.60 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.50 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Chemistry (imp:2.46 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.46 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:2.46 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.31 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Transportation (imp:2.23 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.92 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.81 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.77 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Biology (imp:1.73 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Design (imp:1.69 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:1.58 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:1.54 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.52 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.46 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.46 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.38 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Fine Arts (imp:1.38 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Geography (imp:1.36 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.31 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.31 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.23 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.23 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.96 lvl:4.58) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:3.92 lvl:4.08) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.92 lvl:4.38) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.73 lvl:3.62) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.65 lvl:2.69) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.62 lvl:3.08) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.46 lvl:3.54) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.44 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.40 lvl:3.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.32 lvl:3.36) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.28 lvl:2.40) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.28 lvl:2.65) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.19 lvl:4.08) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.16 lvl:2.81) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.15 lvl:3.62) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.12 lvl:3.15) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Processing Information (imp:3.08 lvl:2.68) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.08 lvl:3.19) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.54) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.85 lvl:2.04) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.80 lvl:2.46) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.77 lvl:2.19) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.77) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.50) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.73 lvl:2.38) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.77) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.58) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.65 lvl:2.46) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.54 lvl:2.35) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.77) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.42 lvl:1.65) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.36 lvl:1.96) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.23 lvl:1.46) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.04 lvl:1.88) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.96 lvl:1.23) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.76 lvl:1.19) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.65 lvl:1.19) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.27 lvl:0.38) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.24 lvl:0.40) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Innovation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Integrity (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.38) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.99) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.81) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:0.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.69) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,100
  annual_median    : $47,940
  annual_pct10     : $36,090
  annual_pct25     : $40,630
  annual_pct75     : $55,450
  annual_pct90     : $91,130
  annual_mean      : $53,680
  hourly_median    : $23.05

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($37,440)
  lowest_state     : New York ($37,440)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.000x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (1 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      590  median: $  41,860
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      270  median: $  48,410

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      590  median: $  41,860
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      270  median: $  48,410

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Royal Households of the United Kingdom (similarity: 0.3871)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Households_of_the_United_Kingdom
  QID: Q56877
  Extract: The Royal Households of the United Kingdom are the collective departments that support members of the British royal family. The Royal Household (singular) supports the Sovereign. Other members of the royal family who undertake public duties have separate households; they vary considerably in size, f

  Title: Cook (domestic worker) (similarity: 0.3478)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_(domestic_worker)
  QID: Q2276446
  Extract: A cook or private chef is a household staff member responsible for food preparation.

  Title: Private Secretary to the Sovereign (similarity: 0.4138)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Secretary_to_the_Sovereign
  QID: Q7246155
  Extract: The private secretary to the sovereign is the senior operational member of the Royal Household of the sovereign of the United Kingdom. The private secretary is the principal channel of communication between the monarch and the governments in most of the Commonwealth realms. They also have responsibi

  Title: Domestic worker (similarity: 0.2051)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_worker
  QID: Q54128
  Extract: A domestic worker is a person who works within a residence and performs a variety of household services for an individual, from providing cleaning and household maintenance, or cooking, laundry and ironing, or care for children and elderly dependents, and other household errands. The term "domestic 

  Title: Military Household of the Emperor (similarity: 0.3860)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Household_of_the_Emperor
  QID: Q6852054
  Extract: The Military Household of the Emperor was the immediate entourage of the Emperor of the French during the First French Empire.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Good O*NET data coverage with detailed tasks and requirements, but limited wage geographic distribution data (only New York reported) and small employment sample size (1,100 workers) may not fully represent national market conditions.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:53:11.977974+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,416
tokens_output        : 4,367
cost_usd             : $0.048281
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia entry for 'Cook (domestic worker)' provides relevant context about household staff members responsible for food preparation, though it lacks specific details about modern private household cooking roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Cooks, Private Household are culinary professionals who prepare customized meals in private residences, handling everything from menu planning to food preparation according to employers' specific tastes and dietary requirements. These specialized cooks combine culinary expertise with personalized service, often serving as personal chefs for affluent families or individuals. They manage all aspects of meal production including shopping, cooking, food storage, and kitchen maintenance while adapting to diverse culinary preferences and dietary restrictions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A private household cook begins their day by reviewing planned menus and checking inventory to determine shopping needs. They spend significant time sourcing quality ingredients, often visiting specialty markets or coordinating deliveries. Throughout the day, they prepare meals from scratch, handling tasks like peeling and trimming vegetables, cooking meats, and baking fresh breads and pastries. They carefully package and label leftovers with reheating instructions, maintain detailed records of menus and expenses, and keep the kitchen meticulously organized and clean. For special occasions, they may spend hours planning elaborate multi-course meals or experimenting with new cuisines to delight their employers.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as private household cooks possess strong realistic and social personality traits, combining hands-on culinary skills with interpersonal sensitivity. They demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, essential for managing personalized meal services without supervision. Successful practitioners show innovation and creativity in developing new dishes while maintaining consistent quality standards. They must be socially perceptive to understand unspoken preferences and dietary needs, while possessing the manual dexterity and problem-solving abilities required for complex food preparation. These professionals thrive on variety and personal connection, finding satisfaction in creating memorable culinary experiences for their employers.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most private household cooks enter through post-secondary culinary certificates (38.5%) or with high school education combined with culinary experience (30.8%). Many gain foundational experience working in restaurants, catering companies, or institutional kitchens before transitioning to private service. Some complete formal culinary arts programs or pursue personal chef certification to enhance credibility with high-end clients. Strong references from previous employers and demonstrated expertise in diverse cooking techniques are often more valuable than formal credentials in this field.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Private household cooks can advance to become executive chefs for wealthy families, personal chefs for celebrities, or culinary consultants managing multiple household accounts. Many transition into food service management roles, catering business ownership, or restaurant chef positions where their personalized service experience proves valuable. Some establish independent personal chef businesses, leveraging their reputation to serve multiple clients. The role can also lead to opportunities in culinary education, food writing, or specialized catering for high-end events.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, private household cooks earn a median annual salary of $47,940, with experienced professionals earning up to $91,130. The occupation employs only 1,100 workers nationally, making it a highly specialized niche within the food service industry. Employment is concentrated in affluent metropolitan areas, with New York showing the highest activity at $37,440 median wages. The role is primarily found in Other Services (53.6%) and Accommodation and Food Services (24.5%) sectors. Despite small overall employment numbers, demand remains steady among high-net-worth individuals seeking personalized culinary services, particularly in major metropolitan areas with significant wealth concentration.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Private household cooks face low automation risk due to the highly personalized and creative nature of their work. While meal delivery services and food preparation technologies continue advancing, the role's emphasis on customized menu planning, dietary accommodation, and interpersonal relationships makes it resistant to technological replacement. The creative aspects of developing new cuisines and adapting to changing preferences require human intuition and social awareness that current automation cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Cooks, Restaurant (35-2014.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core food production knowledge (4.1 importance) and require identical cooking fundamentals despite different service environments.
    data: Food Production knowledge overlap
    data: Similar cooking tasks
    data: Comparable job zone 3 preparation
  [career_pathway] Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Private household cooks advance to chef roles, sharing menu planning, food preparation supervision, and culinary innovation activities.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.0 importance)
    data: Menu planning tasks
    data: Creative thinking requirements
  [transferable_skill] Food Service Managers (11-9051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Administration and Management knowledge (3.1 importance) and business record-keeping tasks create natural progression to management roles.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Record-keeping tasks
    data: Resource monitoring activities
  [task_similarity] Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve large-scale meal planning, food preparation, and kitchen organization despite different service settings.
    data: Food preparation activities
    data: Kitchen organization tasks
    data: Menu planning responsibilities
  [skill_overlap] Bakers (51-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Bread and pastry baking tasks overlap significantly, requiring similar manual dexterity (3.1 importance) and production knowledge.
    data: Baking breads and pastries tasks
    data: Manual dexterity requirements
    data: Production and Processing knowledge
  [career_pathway] Food Preparation Workers (35-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Food preparation workers commonly advance to private household cook roles, building on shared food handling and preparation foundations.
    data: Food preparation fundamentals
    data: Kitchen organization skills
    data: Customer service orientation
  [wage_band] Cooks, Short Order (35-2015.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations operate in similar wage ranges and require comparable culinary preparation skills within job zone 3.
    data: Job zone 3 classification
    data: Similar preparation requirements
    data: Comparable skill levels

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['private chef', 'personal chef', 'household cook', 'domestic cook', 'private household cook', 'family chef', 'estate cook', 'residential chef']
  exclude_keywords : ['restaurant', 'cafeteria', 'institutional', 'commercial', 'catering']
  title_patterns   : ['Private.*Chef', 'Personal.*Chef', 'Household.*Cook', '.*Private.*Cook', 'Estate.*Chef']
  common_variations: ['Certified Personal Chef', 'Private Executive Chef', 'Personal Certified Chef', 'Culinary Specialist', 'Private Culinary Chef', 'Household Culinary Worker', 'Domestic Chef', 'Family Cook']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'food', 'household', 'principles', 'private', 'services', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'needs', 'cooking', 'events', 'activities', 'personal', 'techniques', 'materials', 'ideas', 'culinary']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  25  0.00931  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
food                       20  0.00745  inference            inference:45%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:15%
household                  20  0.00745  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:45%  onet_tasks:5%
principles                 16  0.00596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
private                    14  0.00522  inference            inference:71%  wikipedia:21%  onet_tasks:7%
services                   12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:42%  wikipedia:8%
includes                   12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                      11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
cooking                    11  0.00410  dwas                 dwas:45%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:9%
events                     11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
activities                 11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
personal                   11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:45%
techniques                 11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
materials                  11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
culinary                   11  0.00410  inference            inference:100%
service                    10  0.00373  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:20%  wikipedia:20%
body                       10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
problems                    9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
production                  9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
foods                       8  0.00298  dwas                 dwas:88%  onet_tasks:12%
meals                       8  0.00298  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  dwas:12%
handling                    8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
social                      8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
serving                     8  0.00298  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%
understand                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%