Career Outlook for Food Preparation and Serving Workers
This occupation has now been updated to Fast Food and Counter Workers
Also known as:
Barista, Cafe Server, Cafeteria Server, Cafeteria Worker, Catering Barista, Deli Worker (Delicatessen Worker), Food Server, Food Service Assistant, Food Service Worker, Prep Cook (Preparation Cook)
The overall job outlook for Combined Food Preparation or Serving Worker careers has been negative since 2019. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 13.68 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 13.68 percent per year. Demand for Food Preparation and Serving Workers is expected to go up, with an expected 1,058,480 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 3.41 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the following states
| California | 384,890 |
| Texas | 380,090 |
| Florida | 206,520 |
| New York | 173,030 |
| Ohio | 151,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 142,470 |
| Illinois | 132,830 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Food Preparation and Serving Workers
