Career Details

Certified Food Associate

Description

Certifying Organization

International Food Service Executives Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Culinarian

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

ProChef Level I Certification

Certifying Organization

The Culinary Institute of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

ServSafe Food Handler

Certifying Organization

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Type

A - Core

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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Median Annual Income

$31,228

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

RealisticConventionalSocial

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Median Annual Income

$33,531

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Median Annual Income

$33,384

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Median Annual Income

$34,943

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Cooks, Short Order

Median Annual Income

$32,798

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Dishwashers

Median Annual Income

$31,421

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

RealisticConventional

Cooks, Fast Food

Median Annual Income

$31,302

Projected Job Growth

-14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.

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Butchers and Meat Cutters

Median Annual Income

$38,236

Projected Job Growth

-2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Agriculture

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

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Baristas

Median Annual Income

$30,315

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median Annual Income

$30,315

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Food Preparation Workers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

RealisticConventional

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