Post job

What is a preparation supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScorePreparation SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $45,177

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.87%

Asian 6.68%

Black or African American 11.51%

Hispanic or Latino 19.14%

Unknown 5.20%

White 56.60%

Gender

female 45.13%

male 54.87%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Preparation supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a preparation supervisor

  1. Explore preparation supervisor education requirements

    Most common preparation supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.6 %

    Associate

    23.2 %

    High School Diploma

    13.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific preparation supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Food Preparation45.91%
    Food Service44.08%
    Food Safety2.78%
    Safety Regulations2.28%
    FDA1.78%
  3. Complete relevant preparation supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New preparation supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a preparation supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real preparation supervisor resumes.
  4. Research preparation supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage payroll responsibilities for department along with HACCP and inventory responsibilities.
    • Utilize and manage KRONOS timekeeping software in updating and maintaining payroll records; prepare and upload end-of-shift reports into SharePoint.
    • Assure all operations are perform and document according to FDA guidelines, Astra policies and safety procedures.
    • Verify that all employees follow all IRS tax laws . '
  5. Apply for preparation supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a preparation supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first preparation supervisor job

Zippi

Are you a preparation supervisor?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average preparation supervisor salary

The average preparation supervisor salary in the United States is $45,177 per year or $22 per hour. Preparation supervisor salaries range between $30,000 and $66,000 per year.

Average preparation supervisor salary
$45,177 Yearly
$21.72 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do preparation supervisors rate their job?

Working as a preparation supervisor? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Browse food preparation and restaurant jobs