Food Preparation Workers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 18 040 - 33 670; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Course Advisor is seeking a Food Preparation Worker in the United States. The role includes various food preparation tasks such as slicing meat, preparing salads, and serving beverages. Ideal candidates should possess skills in coordination, active listening, and time management. The position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team and operate in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges from $18,040 to $33,670 annually, varying by location and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform a variety of food preparation duties such as preparing cold foods, slicing meat, brewing coffee or tea.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Portion and wrap the food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Mix ingredients for various types of salads and prepare a variety of foods according to orders.

Conhecimentos

Coordination

Active Listening

Speaking

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Culinary Software Services ChefTec

ValuSoft MasterCook

EGS CALCMENU

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Food Preparation Worker

What Do Food Preparation Worker Do?

Job Description: Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

Daily Life Of a Food Preparation Worker

• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

Things a Food Preparation Worker Should Know How to Do

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Related Job Titles

• Produce Production Team Member
• Service Team Member
• Coffee Maker
• Food Service Worker
• Carver

What Kind of Food Preparation Worker Job Opportunities Are There?

In the United States, there were 871,100 jobs for Food Preparation Worker in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 68,600 new jobs for Food Preparation Worker by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 157,700 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Food Preparation Worker are Arizona, Utah, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Ohio, or West Virginia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Food Preparation Worker

The salary for Food Preparation Workers ranges between about $18,040 and $33,670 a year.

Food Preparation Workers who work in District of Columbia, Washington, or Nevada, make the highest salaries.

How much do Food Preparation Workers make in each U.S. state?

• Alabama – $22,010
• Alaska – $29,550
• Arizona – $25,000
• Arkansas – $22,810
• California – $27,910
• Colorado – $27,500
• Connecticut – $28,940
• Delaware – $22,360
• District of Columbia – $31,510
• Florida – $24,190
• Georgia – $21,550
• Hawaii – $28,660
• Idaho – $22,910
• Illinois – $25,200
• Indiana – $22,070
• Iowa – $22,930
• Kansas – $21,360
• Kentucky – $22,340
• Louisiana – $18,820
• Maine – $25,690
• Maryland – $25,530
• Massachusetts – $29,980
• Michigan – $24,080
• Minnesota – $27,450
• Mississippi – $19,310
• Missouri – $22,340
• Montana – $22,600
• Nebraska – $24,290
• Nevada – $28,910
• New Hampshire – $24,560
• New Jersey – $24,450
• New Mexico – $22,440
• New York – $28,520
• North Carolina – $22,490
• North Dakota – $26,160
• Ohio – $23,090
• Oklahoma – $20,750
• Oregon – $26,770
• Pennsylvania – $23,100
• Rhode Island – $29,730
• South Carolina – $23,400
• South Dakota – $22,710
• Tennessee – $22,160
• Texas – $23,540
• Utah – $24,520
• Vermont – $27,220
• Virginia – $22,200
• Washington – $30,340
• West Virginia – $22,060
• Wisconsin – $23,010
• Wyoming – $23,780

Tools & Technologies Used by Food Preparation Workers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Food Preparation Workers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• YouTube
• Culinary Software Services ChefTec
• ValuSoft MasterCook
• EGS CALCMENU
• iPro
• Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial

Related Careers

Those thinking about becoming a Food Preparation Worker might also be interested in the following careers:

• Packers and Packagers, Hand
• Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
• Waiters and Waitresses

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online