Food preparation worker, Kaimahi whakatika kai
Also known as
- Cafe worker, deli assistant, kitchen hand, hospitality worker, sandwich maker, catering assistant, kitchen assistant
Food preparation workers prepare food and beverages at restaurants, cafes and other hospitality places. They may make sandwiches and salads, and do baking and cooking.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$50K to $59K
Most common
$73K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Food preparation workers
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in restaurants, hotels, cafes, supermarkets and other hospitality places
- may work in hot and noisy conditions
- need to be methodical, practical and work well in a team
Tasks
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
- Clean tableware.
- Operate cash registers.
- Process customer bills or payments.
- Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
- Arrange food for serving.
- Package food or supplies.
- Assess equipment functioning.
- Cook foods.
- Record operational or production data.
You usually learn on the job to become a food preparation worker and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Catering Services (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Levels 3 and 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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