Career Outlook for Food Preparation Workers
Also known as:
Deli Clerk, Deli Slicer, Food Preparer, Fruit and Vegetable Parer, Salad Maker, Sandwich Maker
The overall job outlook for Food Preparation Worker careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 8.12 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.51 percent per year. Demand for Food Preparation Workers is expected to go up, with an expected 83,610 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 1.17 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
TOP STATES
There are currently more Food Preparation Workers in the following states
| California | 90,230 |
| Florida | 61,930 |
| Texas | 61,340 |
| New York | 46,530 |
| Tennessee | 39,530 |
| New Jersey | 34,750 |
| Louisiana | 31,430 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Food Preparation Workers
380
670
990
1,370
1,950
2,510
2,540
