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Institutional Food Workers.

A program that prepares individuals in production and service used in governmental, commercial or independently owned institutional food establishments and related food industry occupations. Includes instruction in selecting, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products; basic nutrition; sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and the operation of institutional food establishments.

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Related Careers

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

35-2012

$26,800 $36,450 $48,320

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Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

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Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$36,450

Avg Median Salary $36,450

Lowest Median $36,450

Highest Median $36,450

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Degree Level Bachelor

Code 12.0508

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