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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.

Tasks
31 tasks24 core, 7 supplemental
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Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
Code
35-2021.00SOC 2018: 35-2021

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24 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.Core taskTask 18728Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  2. Task 2. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.Core taskTask 2204Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  3. Task 3. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.Core taskTask 18730Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  4. Task 4. Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.Core taskTask 2210Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  5. Task 5. Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.Core taskTask 2208Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  6. Task 6. Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.Core taskTask 2197Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  7. Task 7. Weigh or measure ingredients.Core taskTask 2203Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  8. Task 8. Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.Core taskTask 18734Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  9. Task 9. Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.Core taskTask 18732Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  10. Task 10. Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.Core taskTask 18731Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  11. Task 11. Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.Core taskTask 18729Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  12. Task 12. Assemble meal trays with foods in accordance with patients' diets.Core taskTask 21005Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  13. Task 13. Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.Core taskTask 2207Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  14. Task 14. Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.Core taskTask 2213Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  15. Task 15. Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.Core taskTask 2217Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  16. Task 16. Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.Core taskTask 2200Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
  17. Task 17. Add cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.Core taskTask 2220Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  18. Task 18. Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.Core taskTask 2201Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  19. Task 19. Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.Core taskTask 2209Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  20. Task 20. Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.Core taskTask 2221Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  21. Task 21. Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.Core taskTask 2206Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  22. Task 22. Stir and strain soups and sauces.Core taskTask 2214Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  23. Task 23. Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.Core taskTask 2211Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  24. Task 24. Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.Core taskTask 2212Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  25. Task 25. Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.Supplemental taskTask 2215Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  26. Task 26. Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.Supplemental taskTask 18733Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
  27. Task 27. Distribute menus to hospital patients, collect diet sheets, and deliver food trays and snacks to nursing units or directly to patients.Supplemental taskTask 2222Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  28. Task 28. Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.Supplemental taskTask 2199Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  29. Task 29. Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.Supplemental taskTask 2219Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
  30. Task 30. Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.Supplemental taskTask 2218Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
  31. Task 31. Keep records of the quantities of food used.Supplemental taskTask 2216Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-2021
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