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Nonrestaurant Food Server

AVG. SALARY

$25,520

EDUCATION

No standard requirement

JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Serves food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

Places food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
Cleans or sterilizes dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
Monitors food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
Examines trays to ensure that they contain required items.
Loads trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
Takes food orders and relays orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
Monitors food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Removes trays and stacks dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
Carries food, silverware, or linen on trays or uses carts to carry trays.
Records amounts and types of special food items served to customers.

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation involves bending or twisting your body more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves walking or running more than one-third of the time

Food Service Worker — Duties include responsibility for instructing subordinate food service workers in dining hall techniques and methods; for maintaining high standards of cleanliness; and for assuring that patrons are served in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Room Server
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