Food Preparation Workers Jobs Pay in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.76 – $20.64
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,021 – $42,923
Food Preparation Workers Jobs Pay outside Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
California, CA
Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Lower than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Chico, CA
Lower than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
El Centro, CA
Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Fresno, CA
Lower than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Hanford-Corcoran, CA
Higher than Food Preparation Workers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
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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
$16.74/hr
Range: $15.95 – $17.54
Annual Rate
$34,826
Range: $33,168 – $36,485
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.70/hr
Range: $18.76 – $20.64
Annual Rate
$40,972
Range: $39,021 – $42,923
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.65/hr
Range: $21.57 – $23.74
Annual Rate
$47,118
Range: $44,874 – $49,361
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
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