Yellow fever outbreaks in the United States shaped American history and influenced important national decisions. In the 1780s, yellow fever outbreaks in Philadelphia were responsible for killing one tenth of the city's population.
The average salary for an executive chef here is $71,666, according to a recent salary survey by StarChefs.com. The national average is $75,596, according to estimates by the online industry magazine. Locally, the range for line cooks is somewhere between $12 to $15 an hour, chefs and restaurateurs say.
How much does a Baker make? The wage and salary rate for bakers varies greatly depending upon seniority, employment location, and specialties. The median earnings of all chefs and cooks in 2008 was $34,370, and bakers' wages could be expected to be similar. Full time bakers can expect to make at least $500 per week.