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Food Preparation Workers

District Of Columbia

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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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Currently Employed: 2,824

Yearly Projected Openings: 140

Typical Hourly Wage: $9.63 - $14.61

Typical Annual Salary: $20,000 - $30,400

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Typical education needed for entry: Less than high school

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
Keep records of the quantities of food used.
Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
Weigh or measure ingredients.

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