Food Preparation and Serving Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Bartenders |
Bartenders mix and serve drinks to customers directly or through wait staff. |
Less than high school | $18,680 | |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
Chefs and head cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants or other places where food is served. They direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $40,630 | |
Cooks |
Cooks prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, such as soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. |
See How to Become One | $20,260 | |
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers |
Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in full-service restaurants, casual dining eateries, and other eating and drinking places. |
Less than high school | $18,130 | |
Food Preparation Workers |
Food preparation workers perform many routine tasks under the guidance of cooks or food supervisors. They prepare cold foods, slice meat, peel and cut vegetables, brew coffee or tea, and do many other tasks. |
Less than high school | $19,100 | |
Waiters and Waitresses |
Waiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to customers in dining establishments. |
Less than high school | $18,330 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012