Food Preparation Workers

Food preparation workers handle the essential behind-the-scenes tasks that keep restaurant and institutional kitchens running smoothly. They wash, peel, and chop vegetables, prepare salads and cold appetizers, portion ingredients for recipes, and slice meats and cheeses. Throughout their shifts, they maintain cleanliness by sanitizing work surfaces, organizing storage areas, and ensuring ingredients are properly dated and rotated. Depending on the establishment, they might also brew coffee, prepare beverages, open canned goods, or assemble simple dishes that don't require actual cooking.