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Food Preparation & Serving Workers (including fast food)

Careers / Food Preparation & Serving Workers (including fast food)

Job Description


	Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

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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)

	Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers

Most jobs are part time so many opportunities exist for young people—about one-fourth of these workers were 16 to 19 years old, almost six times the proportion for all workers. Job openings are expected to be abundant through 2014 because many of these workers transfer to other occupations or stop working, creating numerous openings. Tips comprise a major portion of earnings, so keen competition is expected for jobs where potential earnings from tips are greatest—bartenders, waiters and waitresses, and other jobs in popular restaurants and fine dining establishments.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food
Limited-Service Eating Places	1,992,560
Elementary and Secondary Schools	151,210
Full-Service Restaurants	127,620
Grocery Stores	98,360
Special Food Services	83,040
Gasoline Stations	27,640
Nursing Care Facilities	21,430
Traveler Accommodation	16,770
Specialty Food Stores	16,690
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	16,330

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food
Average Annual Salary	$17,400
Average Hourly Wage	$8.36
Total Employment	2,708,840