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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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Cooks and Food Preparation Workers

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.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Food Preparation Workers
Full-Service Restaurants	205,360
Limited-Service Eating Places	160,080
Grocery Stores	107,450
Elementary and Secondary Schools	54,250
Special Food Services	46,030
Nursing Care Facilities	37,250
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	27,380
Traveler Accommodation	18,230
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	12,630
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	12,450

Career Video

Title: "Food Preparation Workers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.