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Food Preparation Workers Salaries
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15.14 – $16.65
Average Annual Pay
Range: $31,491 – $34,640
Salaries for Food Preparation Workers near Des Moines-West Des Moines
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$13.46
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Alaska, AK
$19.10
20.1%Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Arizona, AZ
$18.45
16.0%Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Arkansas, AR
$14.65
7.9%Lower than Food Preparation Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
California, CA
$20.45
28.6%Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
How much do Food Preparation Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$13.52/hr
Range: $12.87 - $14.15
Annual Rate
$28,106
Range: $26,767 - $29,444
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.90/hr
Range: $15.14 - $16.65
Annual Rate
$33,066
Range: $31,491 - $34,640
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$18.29/hr
Range: $17.41 - $19.15
Annual Rate
$38,026
Range: $36,215 - $39,836
Food Preparation Workers job description
Food Preparation Workers professionals work in restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments to prepare and serve food and beverages. They ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer experiences.
- •Prepare food and beverages to standards
- •Maintain food safety and hygiene
- •Serve customers and take orders
- •Clean and sanitize work areas
- •Stock supplies and ingredients
- •Work as part of a kitchen team
- •Food preparation techniques
- •Food safety and sanitation
- •Customer service
- •Speed and efficiency
- •Teamwork
- •Physical stamina
- •Food handler certification
- •Previous food service experience
- •Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- •Weekend and evening availability
