U.S. Dept. of Labor code 35-2021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Assist in food preparation and kitchen maintenance tasks.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Clean work areas and utensils
The agent cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
2
Assist kitchen staff
The agent helps cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.
3
Take food temperatures
The agent takes and records the temperature of food and storage areas.
4
Prepare food items
The agent washes, peels, and cuts various foods for cooking or serving.
5
Store food properly
The agent stores food in designated containers to prevent spoilage.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.