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_____ prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, which may include soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. They work in restaurants, schools, hospitals, private households, and other places where food is prepared and served. They often work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and weekends. Most cooks learn their skills through on-the-job training and related work experience. No formal education is required, some attend culinary school. The median hourly wage for cooks was $10.99.
What is a cook