Career Outlook for Chefs and Head Cooks
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The overall job outlook for Chef or Head Cook careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 22.59 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 3.76 percent per year. Demand for Chefs and Head Cooks is expected to go up, with an expected 17,980 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.48 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Chefs and Head Cooks in the following states
| California | 10,530 |
| Florida | 6,150 |
| Texas | 5,360 |
| Illinois | 4,940 |
| New York | 4,830 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | 3,140 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Chefs and Head Cooks
| South Dakota | 50 |
| Virgin Islands | 100 |
| Delaware | 150 |
| Wyoming | 190 |
| Guam | 190 |
| North Dakota | 210 |
| Montana | 280 |