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Cook, Private Household

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Annual openings

2

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+13%

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
  2. Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
  3. Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
  4. Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
  5. Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
  6. Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
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