Pierce County had proportionately more young people (below the age of 18) and fewer older residents (65 and older) than the state in 2014. Pierce County had 6.9 percent of its population under the age of 5 years compared to the stateâs share of 6.3 percent.
A food preparation certificate program can prepare an individual to work under the supervision of a chef in a restaurant or private home. Those enrolled in a food preparation or food handler's certificate program learn how to safely and effectively prepare a variety of meals.
The journey toward realizing that goal will likely include working as a Prep Cook, an often entry-level kitchen job generally tasked with preparing foods to be cooked by a senior member of the kitchen staff.