Through 2012, job openings for chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers are projected to be abundant; however, there should be intense competition for jobs in the top kitchens of up-scale restaurants. Most new positions are due to job growth and especially the constant turnover in this occupation. To individuals searching for first-time or temporary employment, a source of money, or an accommodating schedule, few education and training requirements and several part-time positions, make employment as chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers attractive. Several of these workers will relocate to other occupations or quit, which will open numerous positions in the field.