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Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in California
This category covers food preparation and serving workers not classified elsewhere, including roles like food runners, kitchen assistants, and specialized food service positions. These workers operate in restaurants, catering facilities, institutional kitchens, and other food service establishments where they support food preparation, plating, and service operations. In California the median pay is $36,910 a year, 3% above the national median of $35,840.
$36,910median pay in California, per year
$35,410–$43,290middle half earn
30,730employed in California
$35,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
OHwhere most openings are
What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other.
Licenses and training in California
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay in other states
Nebraska · $46,170Hawaii · $43,540Oregon · $39,080Illinois · $38,880District of Columbia · $38,580New Hampshire · $38,210Indiana · $38,160Arizona · $37,600Maryland · $37,500Utah · $37,180
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 35-9099.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.