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Will AI replace Food Preparation Workers?
O*NET occupation 35-2021.00
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Food Server
- Food Preparation Worker (Food Prep Worker)
- Food Service Worker (FSW)
- Food Preparation Kitchen Aide (Food Prep Kitchen Aide)
- Food Handler
- Pantry Worker
- Kitchen Worker
- Culinary Worker
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
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