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Food Preparation Workers
Job Information
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
Information
- Many cooks and food preparation workers are young—35 percent are below the age of 24.
- One-third of these workers are employed part time.
- Job openings are expected to be plentiful because many of these workers will leave the occupation for full-time employment or better wages.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $19,270/yr ($9.64/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Bright |
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Education | High School diploma |