Food Preparation Workers

Perform kitchen duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods or brewing coffee.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Food Preparation Workers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$13	$14.97	$17.57
Minnesota	$14.41	$15.67	$18.41
Central Minnesota	$13.94	$15.4	$18.4
Northeast Minnesota	$13.69	$14.81	$17.7
Northwest Minnesota	$13.44	$14.42	$17.89
Southeast Minnesota	$13.94	$15.1	$17.89
Southwest Minnesota	$13.65	$14.96	$17.77
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$14.78	$16.59	$18.98

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 17050 workers employed in this large career.

Where do Food Preparation Workers most often work?

• Food Services and Drinking Places
• Food and Beverage Stores
• Educational Services
• Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Hospitals

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinki