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Garnishment & Levy Specialist

Marion, IL ยท On-site

$16.01 - $18.41/hr

Pay Range: $16.01USD to $18.41USD SUMMARY The Garnishment & Levy Specialist is responsible for managing courtโ€‘ordered and governmentโ€‘mandated account actions, including garnishments, levies ...

Garnishment & Levy Specialist

Marion, IL ยท On-site

$16.01 - $18.41/hr

Pay Range: $16.01USD to $18.41USD SUMMARY The Garnishment & Levy Specialist is responsible for managing court-ordered and government-mandated account actions, including garnishments, levies ...

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How much do garnish jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for garnish in the United States is $15.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by garnish chefs in a busy kitchen environment?

Garnish chefs often work under tight time constraints, as their role is typically at the end of the plating process just before dishes are served. They must maintain high attention to detail and consistency for every plate, even during peak service times. Collaboration with the rest of the kitchen staff is crucial to ensure that garnishes complement the dish both visually and in flavor. Additionally, they need to stay organized and manage perishable ingredients to minimize waste and maintain quality.

What are garnish jobs?

Garnish jobs typically refer to roles in the food and beverage industry where an individual is responsible for preparing and adding garnishes to dishes and drinks. This includes tasks such as slicing fruits, chopping herbs, and artfully placing items like lemon wedges or parsley on plates or in cocktails. The main goal of a garnish job is to enhance the presentation and sometimes the flavor of the food or beverage being served. These positions are common in restaurants, bars, and catering companies, and may be part of a larger kitchen or bar staff team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Garnish Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garnish Chef, you need expertise in food presentation, knife skills, and a solid understanding of flavor pairings, typically gained through culinary training or experience. Familiarity with kitchen tools such as mandolins, carving tools, and plating techniques is commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, and time management are important soft skills that elevate food aesthetics and ensure timely service. These skills are crucial for enhancing the visual appeal of dishes, contributing to customer satisfaction, and upholding restaurant standards.

What is the difference between Garnish vs Food Stylist?

AspectGarnishFood Stylist
Primary RoleAdding decorative elements to dishesPreparing and styling food for photography or filming
Skills & CertificationsBasic culinary skills, creativityAdvanced culinary skills, styling techniques, photography knowledge
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering, eventsPhoto shoots, commercials, editorial shoots
Industry UsageFood presentation, hospitalityAdvertising, media, publishing

While a garnish focuses on adding decorative touches to dishes, a food stylist prepares and arranges food specifically for visual media. Both roles require culinary knowledge, but food stylists typically have more specialized skills in styling and photography, working mainly in media industries, whereas garnishes are used in everyday food presentation in hospitality settings.

More about Garnish jobs
Infographic showing various Garnish job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,085 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Temporary Specialist, Garnishments and Payroll Tax

PDS Health

Irvine, CA โ€ข On-site

$30.40/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
The Garnishments and Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for all garnishment and payroll tax responsibilities, as assigned by management. The incumbent will be responsible for system input and review the output of third- party vendors for accuracy and consistency, contributing to improvements when necessary. This position works closely with ADP, payroll team members as necessary, and management to ensure all garnishments are processed accurately and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent must be dedicated to accurate and timely processing of garnishments, with strong organization, strong follow-up, problem resolution capabilities, and a commitment to process improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Processes court-ordered wage garnishments, including but not limited to child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state, and federal tax levies.
  • Enters wage garnishment orders in the payroll system accurately and promptly.
  • Researches and responds to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies, and others regarding garnishment orders.
  • Assists as needed to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of garnishment accounts.
  • Collaborates with third party vendor to ensure garnishments are processed timely and successfully.
  • Researches and resolves garnishment notices for all entities.
  • Assists in month-end tax processes as assigned.
  • Assists team members in resolving garnishment inquiries.
  • Remains up to date on all garnishment law changes and their impact on payroll processing as necessary.
  • Reviews and processes payroll subpoena and verification requests.
  • Reviews and submits payroll tax rate notices to third party vendor.
  • Reviews and updates payroll tax rate notices in Workday.
  • Reviews and submits other payroll tax notices to third party vendor.
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management and as necessary.

Qualifications
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of general payroll practices, and Federal and State garnishment regulations.
  • Knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.

Preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in a large multi-state, multi-company employer
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or in process of attaining the certification.
  • Experience in Workday Payroll.
  • Experience with ADP SmartCompliance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service focused.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
  • Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
  • Problem solving skills to gather & analyze information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
  • Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information. Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
  • Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Compensation Information
$30.40-$41.20 / Hourly
PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.