Selected Geography: Workforce Region 13

Standard Occupational(SOC) Code: 352021
Standard Occupational(SOC) Title: Food Preparation Workers

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

Wages for Year 2010
Entry Average Experienced
$17,077.29$20,179.58$21,730.22

Occupational Projections
2017 Projected
Employment
Annual
Growth Rate
Annual
Total Openings
2,0982.85%105

Skills Description
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning StrategiesSelecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Knowledge Description
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Food ProductionKnowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperienceNo 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.
Job TrainingEmployees 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.
EducationThese occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Related Occupations
Bartenders
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Cooks, Fast Food
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Cooks, Short Order
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Waiters and Waitresses


Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
Occupational Informational Network(O*Net v7.0)