Kitchen Staff
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
At a Glance
Kitchen Staff earns an average of $26,754/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.8–1.1 years. Top skills: Restaurant Operation, Cleanliness, Communication.
$26,754/yr
High school or GED
0.8–1.1 years
98
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Food Preparation Workers
Median Wage
$34,220/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-3.4%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Restaurant Operation
Grilling
Food Services
Food Safety And Sanitation
Cooking
Food Preparation
Sanitation
Recipes
Safety Standards
Cash Register
Lifting Ability
Mincing
Frying
Marination
Dicing
Mopping
Restaurant Management
General Mathematics
Common Skills (11)
Cleanliness
Communication
Customer Service
Enthusiasm
Teamwork
Detail Oriented
Operations
Interpersonal Communications
People Oriented
Positivity
Certifications (1)
Food Handler's Card
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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