Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hazards include cuts, burns, and environmental conditions. Wages vary according to training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies with the area of the country and the size and type of the restaurant or hotel.
Wages are generally highest in elegant restaurants and hotels.
Kitchen helpers who work full time may receive paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Part-time workers rarely receive these benefits. Other benefits may include free meals and uniforms. However, some employers deduct the cost of meals from workers' paychecks. The profile for kitchen helpers includes the occupational groups of food preparation workers and combined food preparation and service workers.