Food Preparation Workers
Education
On-the-job training is the most common method of learning for cooks and food preparation workers; however, restaurant cooks and other cooks who want to take on more advanced cooking duties often attend cooking school. Vocational training programs are available to many high school students and may lead to positions in restaurants. Experience, enthusiasm and a desire to learn are the most common requirements for advancement to higher-skilled cooking jobs or positions in higher-paying restaurants.
General Qualifications
Cooks and food preparation workers must be efficient, quick and work well as part of a team. Manual dexterity is helpful for cutting, chopping and plating. These workers also need creativity and a...
Knowledge
- Food Production
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.