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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self-Control
- Independence
- Initiative
Tasks
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
- Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
- Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- 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.
- 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.
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Computer based training software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Video creation and editing software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Trunk Strength
Skills
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Time Management
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
ProChef Level I CertificationCertifying Organization
The Culinary Institute of America
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Food AssociateCertifying Organization
International Food Service Executives Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified CulinarianCertifying Organization
American Culinary Federation, Inc.
Type
Core
Certificate name
AMSA Food Safety & Science CertificationCertifying Organization
American Meat Science Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
ServSafe Food HandlerCertifying Organization
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $26,808 |
| Median (50%) | $32,148 |
| High (90%) | $40,968 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $31,684 |
| Mid Level | $44,218 |
| Senior Level | $48,243 |
| Expert Level | $42,202 |
Employability
There are currently 904,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 870,800 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -4%
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