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Food Preparation Workers in The United States
(Trabajadores encargados de la elaboración de alimentos)
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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 35-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | RC |
| Minimum education required | (none) No formal educational credential |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.82 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 842,100 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 911,200 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 158,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $18,220 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $25,820 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $35,500 |
| Career Cluster | Hospitality & Tourism (Hospitalidad y turismo) |
| Major Occupational Group | Food Preparation and Serving Related |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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