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Food Preparation Workers

Food preparation workers get food ready for cooking or serving.

Food preparation workers weigh, measure, clean, cut, or peel foods to prepare them for cooking. They work with all sorts of food, including vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Well below the median   $11.00 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   11.1%
Average


Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training

Skills Needed:

Listening,  Reading,  Teaching 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Data base user interface and query software,  Commercial use scales,  Commercial use food slicers 
  • Technology:

Job Title Examples:

Diet Aide,  Dietary Assistant,  Food Preparer