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Food Preparation

FL · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Food Preparation at Culver's of Viera Full-time/ Part time $14-$15 per hour We are seeking a prep ... Coordinates job duties around other opening team members to help ensure efficient preparation for ...

Food Preparation at Culver's of Port Saint Lucie Full-time/ Parttime $14-$15 per hour. We are ... Coordinates job duties around other opening team members to help ensure efficient preparation for ...

Help prepare and/or serve great food * Support great dining and meal experiences for guests Qualifications: * Can work 35-40 hours per week * A Genuine Smile! * Dependability * Physical Requirements:

Provide excellent guest service and hospitality Help prepare and/or serve great food Support great dining and meal experiences for guests Qualifications: Can work 35-40 hours per week A Genuine Smile!

Provide excellent guest service and hospitality Help prepare and/or serve great food Support great dining and meal experiences for guests Qualifications: Can work 35-40 hours per week A Genuine Smile!

Help prepare and/or serve great food * Support great dining and meal experiences for guests Qualifications: * Can work 35-40 hours per week * A Genuine Smile! * Dependability * Physical Requirements:

FOOD PREPARATION STAFF

Louisville, KY · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

We are searching for candidates who will enjoy working with others in a fast-paced environment and who have a desire to help create an enjoyable dining experience for guests. Food preparation staff ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menusand ensuring all working areas ...

FOOD PREPARATION STAFF

Louisville, KY · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

We are searching for candidates who will enjoy working with others in a fast-paced environment and who have a desire to help create an enjoyable dining experience for guests. Food preparation staff ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

Food Preparation Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menusand ensuring all working areas ...

Food Preparation Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menusand ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

Food Preparation Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

Food Preparation Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for food preparation helper in the United States is $15.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFood Preparation HelperKitchen Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cafeteriasCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering services
Employer & Industry UsageFood service establishments, catering companiesRestaurants, hotels, catering services
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level kitchen rolesSimilar roles with slight variations in duties

Both Food Preparation Helpers and Kitchen Assistants work in similar environments, assisting with basic food prep and cleaning tasks. While their duties overlap, the term 'Kitchen Assistant' is often used interchangeably, with minor differences depending on the employer. Both roles require minimal formal credentials and serve as entry points into the food service industry.

What does a food preparation helper do?

A food preparation helper assists in preparing ingredients and basic food items in a kitchen setting. They may wash, chop, and organize ingredients, follow safety and hygiene standards, and support cooks and chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

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Infographic showing various Food Preparation Helper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,722 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Food Preparation

FL • On-site

Culver's
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

$14 - $15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Culver's rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 2,017 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 20 rated casual dining restaurants


Job description

Food Preparation at Culver's of Viera
Full-time/ Part time
$14-$15 per hour
We are seeking a prep person to efficiently prepare food for daily use using proper portioning, rotation of food products, and maintains a clean and food safe work environment.
The ideal candidate will be independent, able to prioritize tasks, work with a sense of urgency, and have a genuine desire to make sure restaurant standards are exceeded to provide an outstanding experience for guests. To learn more about our history and values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Demonstrates sanitation and food safety practices consistently.
  2. Checks food levels and adequately adjusts prep levels.
  3. Completes inventory of prep products daily to determine restaurant needs for the day.
  4. Sets up steam tables with hot held food items.
  5. Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper food safety procedures.
  6. Completes a freezer pull to have thawed product for kitchen use.
  7. Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety.
  8. Completes laundry as often as needed.
  9. Always follows company safety standards and looks out for the safety of other team members and guests.
  10. Coordinates job duties around other opening team members to help ensure efficient preparation for opening.
  11. Maintains cooler and freezer by rotating stock items using the First In-First Out method while monitoring shelf life and code dates.
  12. Takes temperatures of required foods multiple times a day, providing documentation on the Quality Control/Safe Food Checklist.
  13. Ensures cleanliness of cooler shelves and dishes.
  14. Cleans any soiled dishes that come from the process of prep.
  15. Duties completed by 10:00 A.M. to be ready to work during the lunch shift.
  16. Reports possible areas of incomplete closing to opening manager.
  17. Completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the manager on duty.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Flexible schedule
  • Reading and writing skills required
  • Communicates with guests, team and management
  • Maintains a sense of urgency
  • Demonstrates trained food safety knowledge
  • Work independently without supervision
  • Reach, bend and clean surfaces regularly
  • Work frequently in hot and cold environments
  • Work safely to avoid hazards including but are not limited to: cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns

*OUR CORE VALUES*
  • Be dependable
  • Have a great attitude and enjoy serving others
  • Respect all people
  • Work when you are here
  • Communicate
  • Willing to Pursue Perfection

In 1984, Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig's parents George and Ruth, opened the very first Culver's in the family's beloved hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and began serving ButterBurgers® and Frozen Custard.Craveable as our signature combination is, the Culver family knew right away that although the business is centered around the food, it is really about the people. While folks can vividly recall the first time that they bit into a ButterBurger or tasted a scoop of rich, creamy Fresh Frozen Custard, it's our way of welcoming guests that truly makes Culver's delicious.
At Culver's, we are committed to creating a great experience for both our guests and our team members. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Location: Culvers of Port Saint Lucie
10770 SW Tradition Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 345-2874
To submit an application - Click on APPLY NOW!
CULVER'S® JOB DESCRIPTION
FOOD PREPARATION
JOB SUMMARY
Provides excellent quality and safe food products in an accurate and timely fashion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.Demonstrates sanitation and food safety practices consistently.
2.Completes daily jobs timely and accurately.
3.Follows company safety standards at all times.
4.Coordinates job duties around other opening team members to help ensure efficient preparation for opening.
5.Clean and sanitize work area, equipment and utensils.
6.Must safely handle raw food products and ready to serve products, pay close attention so there is no cross contamination.
7.Practice safe Allergy Awareness.
8.Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
9.Prepare a variety of foods for the day.
10.Keep records of the quantities of food used and tempering dates.
11.Make sure all products are labeled and dated correctly.
12.Takes temperatures of required foods and provides documentation on the Quality Control/Safe Food Checklist.
13.Put food in the kitchen prior to opening.
14.Duties must be completed by 11:00 am, so the restaurant is ready to open.
15.Report problems with any products to the opening manager.
16.Completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the manager on duty.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Monday-Friday 8am-?
• Reading and writing skills required
• Communicates with guests, team and management
• Maintains a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates trained food safety knowledge
• Work independently without supervision
• Reach, bend and clean surfaces regularly
• Work safely to avoid hazards including but not limited to: cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Stand Constantly
• Walk Constantly
• Lift/carry up to 40 pounds

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About Culver's

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In 1984, Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig’s parents George and Ruth, opened the very first Culver's in the family’s beloved hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and began serving ButterBurgers® and Frozen Custard. Craveable as our signature combination is, the Culver family knew right away that although the business is centered around the food, it is really about the people. While folks can vividly recall the first time they bit into a ButterBurger or tasted a scoop of rich, creamy Fresh Frozen Custard, it’s our way of welcoming guests that truly makes Culver’s delicious.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Prairie du Sac, WI, US