We surveyed 3,606 food preparation workers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical food preparation worker. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a food preparation worker?

Low

High

Working as a food preparation worker typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a food preparation worker?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a food preparation worker typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a food preparation worker?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a food preparation worker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for food preparation workers.

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Do food preparation workers work full-time or part-time?

37% of food preparation workers work in full-time roles while 63% work part-time.