Food Preparation Workers
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
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Salary Information
Food Preparation Workers: $34,220 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | General |
| Serve food or beverages. | General |
| Package food or supplies. | General |
| Arrange food for serving. | General |
| Measure ingredients. | General |
| Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation. | General |
| Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies. | General |
| Remove trash. | General |
| Prepare hot or cold beverages. | General |
| Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations. | General |
| Cook foods. | General |
| Cut cooked or raw foods. | General |
| Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | General |
| Distribute resources to patrons or employees. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Clean tableware. | General |
| Mix ingredients. | General |
| Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. | General |
| Operate cash registers. | General |
| Process customer bills or payments. | General |
| Clean food service areas. | General |
| Present food or beverage information or menus to customers. | Communication |
| Assess equipment functioning. | Analysis |
| Report information to managers or other personnel. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Quizlet | Computer based training software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial | Data base user interface and query software |
| CBORD Foodservice Suite | Data base user interface and query software |
| CBORD NetRecipe | Data base user interface and query software |
| Culinary Software Services ChefTec | Data base user interface and query software |
| EGS CALCMENU | Data base user interface and query software |
| Master Cook Deluxe Professional Cook | Data base user interface and query software |
| Mealmaster Cookbook Wizard | Data base user interface and query software |
| MicroBlast Recipe Wizard for Windows | Data base user interface and query software |
| Recipe software | Data base user interface and query software |
| ValuSoft MasterCook | Data base user interface and query software |
| iPro | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Culinarian | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Level 1 Food Safety Awareness | Tyrogen | Available |
| ServSafe Food Handler | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Not Available |