Dallas County Community College District

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Restaurant Cooks


Cooks prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs in restaurants. Our area is ranked in the top five in the country for providing a wide range of restaurants from quality fast food to conference centers and five-star restaurants. The cook is responsible for maintaining the quality of food our area is known for, and may also include ordering supplies, keeping records and accounts, establishing the menu prices, and planning the menu.



  • Median Salary in North Central Texas around $15,500, however, executive chefs can earn $40,000
  • Training After High School: 1 – 2 years
  • Need in North Central Texas: 4,900 employees