# SOC 35-2012: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-2012

Employers logged 2 certified H-1B applications for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012) roles, requesting 2 workers. The average offered wage is $24,887/yr, 34% below the BLS national median ($37,450/yr). (2025, SOC 35-2012) The largest filers are Angels Castle and Chinese Bible Church INTERNATIONAL, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 2 |
| Total workers | 2 |
| Average offered wage | $25K |
| Average prevailing wage | $25K |
| BLS median wage | $37K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 35-2012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -34% |

## Top employers (of 2)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Angels Castle](https://www.xh1b.org/org/angels-castle-22ca8faad8) | 1 | 1 | $39K | $37K |
| [Chinese Bible Church INTERNATIONAL, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/chinese-bible-church-international-inc-22c9e64fee) | 1 | 1 | $11K | $37K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=35-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=35-2012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.