Food Preparation Workers
Cook, Deli Clerk (Delicatessen Clerk), Dietary Aide, Food Service Worker (FSW)
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Diet Therapy; Diet Therapy Apprentice; Diet Therapy Craftsman; Diet Therapy Helper; Diet Therapy Superintendent; Services; Services Apprentice; Services Helper; Services Journeyman; Services Manager
Culinary Specialist; Dietitian; Food Service Technician; Medical Specialist Corps Officer
Culinary Specialist
Basic Food Service Marine; Food Service Specialist; Marine Aide
Conversion NEC CS Culinary Specialist Basic; Conversion NEC CSS Culinary Specialist (Submarines); Culinary Specialist; Culinary Specialist (Submarine); CWO - Food Service; Leading Culinary Specialist; Public Quarters Enlisted Aide Specialist; Submarine Culinary Specialist; Submarine Leading Culinary Specialist
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What they do:
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
On the job, you would:
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- food production
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Independence
- Initiative
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
- Quizlet
Data base user interface and query software
- MicroBlast Recipe Wizard for Windows
- ValuSoft MasterCook
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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