What does a Food Preparation Worker earn?
Food Preparation Workers typically earn an annual salary of $32,960 in the US. The scope of their work can vary greatly, with some catering to a single client while others staff large scale events and restaurants. Food Preparation Workers may specialize in certain cuisines or cooking techniques, such as baking, grilling, or roasting. Additionally, they may have access to the latest in food safety guidelines and techniques.
How to earn more as a Food Preparation Worker
To become a Food Preparation Worker, you will need a Food Hygiene Certificate and basic knife skills. Additionally, having a knowledge of food delivery and preparation processes could help you to develop your skills even further. To earn more in this role, you may wish to specialise in a certain area, such as creating desserts or working in the bakery. Alternatively, you could take on a management position or move into a food supplier role. You could also become self-employed and offer private catering services.
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PRN Food Service Worker II – Cafeteria & Salad Aide in
Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Food Service Worker II PRN to prepare and serve foods and beverages across cafeteria operations, and may serve as cashier.
You will follow HACCP guidelines, ensure timely opening and closing of the cafeteria, maintain a ...Read more
Food Service Supervisor in San Francisco
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This position works to secure food and related supplies to support all food services activities in the department. The responsibilities include patient food service on daily basis along with catering, retail, culinary, formula room, and procurement on an as needed basis. The inc ...Read more
Food Service Worker, Per Diem in San Francisco
This person works as a team to provide patient food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the patient's needs. Food service includes stocking and serving portion controlled hot and cold food, replenishing stations, restocking work stations, assembly, delivery and collec ...Read more
Food Service Worker/Cook in Nashville
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, 37214
Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
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COOK/FOOD SERVICE WORKER - FULL TIME in Franklin
At Rolling Hills, our mission is to provide compassionate, safe, and effective behavioral healthcare. We focus on solutionbased strategies and continuously work to maintain a positive environment for our patients, families, and employees. Above ...Read more
Cook/Chef (Food Service Worker) in Woods Cross
Cook/Chef (Scratch Cafeteria)
Type: Full -time
Hours: (4) Ten hour shifts - 9:30am - 7:30pm (Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)
Base pay:$16.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experien ...Read more
Hospital Food Service Worker / Cook in Chino
Canyon Ridge Hospital is currently seeking a part time Food Service Worker to join our team.
At Canyon Ridge Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and suicide a ...Read more
Food Service Worker in Avery Island
Now hiring for a Food Service Worker
Location: Avery Island, LA
Schedule:1st Shift | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Senior Food Service Worker - East Campus - 140569 in San Diego Country Estates
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for a ...Read more
Food Service Worker in Boston
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, an ...Read more