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.
At a Glance
Food Preparation Workers earns a median of $34,220/yr with -3.4% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Excel, Getting Information.
$34,220/yr
-3.4%
148
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Knowledge (1)
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Technology (2)
Work Activities (9)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.
Bakers
Production · 187 shared skills
Chefs and Head Cooks
Food Preparation and Serving Related · 187 shared skills
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Food Preparation and Serving Related · 186 shared skills
Food Service Managers
Management · 186 shared skills
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer and Mathematical · 186 shared skills
Industrial Production Managers
Management · 185 shared skills
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Computer and Mathematical · 185 shared skills
Business Intelligence Analysts
Computer and Mathematical · 185 shared skills
Explore Key Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to build these skills?
Sign up to find courses that teach these skills, track your progress, and build a skills passport aligned to Food Preparation Workers.
Get Started Free