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Food Preparation Worker Hourly Rate

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Updated: 21 May 2013

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Food Preparation Worker 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$15,581 - $29,457

(Median)

16K

24K

29K

MEDIAN: $19,396

10%

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90%

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$8	$16	$24
Hourly Rate	$7.54 - $12.40
Overtime	$12.14 - $22.02

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16K	$32K	$48K
Bonus	$0.00 - $679
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$15,581 - $29,457
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 21 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 48

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May 07

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Food Service Worker-LPT Rotating Shift

May 04

Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, MD

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Food Preparation Worker Tasks

Set up work stations and lay out plates with finished foods.
Ensure a clean and sanitary work area.
Perform daily tasks like wrapping silverware, washing dishes, and moving trays.
Prepare foods according to standards and guidelines.
Receive and inventory ingredients, goods, and foods.

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Companies and Industries for Food Preparation Worker Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Restaurant	$7.51 - $12.45
Food Service	$7.54 - $12.35

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Food Preparation Worker Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 62%			Male 38%
Hourly Rate:	$8.47 - $12.12			$7.62 - $9.24

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

10%

1-4 years

46%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

17%

20 years or more

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 43%		Dental: 30%
	Vision: 28%		None: 55%

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