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Job Description

Median Salary

 
BakersMix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. The median salary for Bakers is $34100
 
BartendersMix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff. The median salary for Bartenders is $30700
 
Butchers and Meat CuttersCut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments. The median salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters is $38400
 
Chefs and Head CooksDirect and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. The median salary for Chefs and Head Cooks is $58900
 
Cooks, Fast FoodPrepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment. The median salary for Cooks, Fast Food is $28900
 
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaPrepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. The median salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is $33400
 
Cooks, RestaurantPrepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu. The median salary for Cooks, Restaurant is $35700
 
Cooks, Short OrderPrepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. The median salary for Cooks, Short Order is $31700
 
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersFacilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons. The median salary for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is $30300
 
DishwashersClean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. The median salary for Dishwashers is $30400
 
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment. The median salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators is $39200
 
Food BatchmakersSet up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers. The median salary for Food Batchmakers is $37900
 
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersOperate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products. The median salary for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders is $38000
 
Food Preparation WorkersPerform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea. The median salary for Food Preparation Workers is $31000
 
Food Servers, NonrestaurantServe food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars. The median salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant is $31200
 
Food Service ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. The median salary for Food Service Managers is $64000
 
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee ShopWelcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service. The median salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $29000
 
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersUse hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. The median salary for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers is $36300
 
Slaughterers and Meat PackersPerform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. The median salary for Slaughterers and Meat Packers is $36500
 
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. The median salary for Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers is $38700
 
Waiters and WaitressesTake orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. The median salary for Waiters and Waitresses is $30400
 

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