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Food preparation workers typically learn their skills through on-the-job training. No formal education or previous work experience is required.
EducationThere are no formal education requirements for becoming a food preparation worker.
TrainingMost food preparation workers learn their skills through short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting several weeks. Trainees typically start by working under the supervision of an experienced worker, who teaches them basic kitchen duties. Training also may include basic sanitation and workplace safety regulations, as well as instructions on how to handle and prepare food.
Important QualitiesDexterity. Food preparation workers chop vegetables, cut meat, and perform many other tasks with sharp knives. They must have the ability to work quickly and safely with sharp objects.
Listening skills. Food preparation workers must understand customers’ orders and follow directions from cooks, chefs, or food service managers.
Physical stamina. Food preparation workers stand on their feet for long periods while they prepare food, clean work areas, or lift heavy pots from the stove.
Physical strength. Food preparation workers should be strong enough to lift and carry heavy food supply boxes, which often can weigh up to 50 pounds.
AdvancementAdvancement opportunities for food preparation workers depend on their training and work experience. Many food preparation workers advance to assistant or line cook positions as they learn basic cooking skills.
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Gender
Female
72.7%Male
26.1%Unknown
1.3%Ethnicity
White
80.0%Hispanic or Latino
11.7%Asian
6.1%Unknown
1.5%Black or African American
0.6%Languages Spoken
Spanish
51.4%French
10.8%Mandarin
9.5%Chinese
6.8%Cantonese
4.1%Japanese
4.1%German
2.7%Finnish
1.4%Czech
1.4%Albanian
1.4%Bengali
1.4%Urdu
1.4%Norwegian
1.4%Arabic
1.4%Hindi
1.4%Bakery Assistant
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Schools
University of Phoenix
11.0%Johnson & Wales University
8.8%University of Northern Iowa
6.6%Culinary Institute of America
5.5%University of Massachusetts Amherst
5.5%Kaplan University
5.5%Brigham Young University
4.4%University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4.4%Kansas State University
4.4%Michigan State University
4.4%Santa Rosa Junior College
4.4%California State University - Sacramento
4.4%Oakland Community College
4.4%Bridgewater State University
4.4%Baker College
4.4%Tallahassee Community College
4.4%California State University - Fullerton
3.3%University of Nebraska at Omaha
3.3%University of New Hampshire
3.3%Tri-County Technical College
3.3%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
35.0%Other
34.7%Associate
16.7%Certificate
6.6%Masters
3.9%Diploma
2.4%Doctorate
0.6%License
0.1%Bakery Assistant
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