Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

Job Description: Serve food to diners at counter or from a steam table.

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop spend a lot of their time Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Near Vision, Oral Expression, and Oral Comprehension. Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop are typically characterized as being Realistic and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Speaking.

Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Processing Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  

Abilities

Speech Recognition
  
Near Vision
  
Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Selective Attention
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Expression
  
Trunk Strength
  
Time Sharing
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visualization
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Originality
  
Auditory Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Memorization
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Control Precision
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speed of Closure
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Stamina
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Social
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Food Production
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Mathematics
  
Chemistry
  
Clerical
  
Production and Processing
  
Transportation
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Telecommunications
  
Mechanical
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Physics
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  

Wages

Nevada
$23,380  
 
Alaska
$20,330  
 
Hawaii
$20,300  
 
Massachusetts
$19,690  
 
District of Columbia
$19,530  
 
Delaware
$19,240  
 
Ohio
$19,230  
 
Oregon
$19,200  
 
Washington
$19,120  
 
California
$19,100  
 
Connecticut
$18,970  
 
Vermont
$18,680  
 
North Dakota
$18,580  
 
Illinois
$18,570  
 
New Hampshire
$18,500  
 
New Jersey
$18,480  
 
Michigan
$18,400  
 
Virginia
$18,340  
 
New York
$18,240  
 
Pennsylvania
$18,200  
 
Maryland
$18,160  
 
Rhode Island
$18,140  
 
Wisconsin
$18,110  
 
Utah
$18,090  
 
Colorado
$18,020  
 
Virgin Islands
$18,010  
 
Florida
$18,000  
 
Minnesota
$17,990  
 
Missouri
$17,910  
 
Maine
$17,910  
 
South Dakota
$17,810  
 
North Carolina
$17,610  
 
Louisiana
$17,610  
 
Iowa
$17,600  
 
Nebraska
$17,560  
 
Wyoming
$17,440  
 
Arkansas
$17,380  
 
Montana
$17,250  
 
Alabama
$17,250  
 
Kansas
$17,250  
 
New Mexico
$17,250  
 
Indiana
$17,240  
 
Georgia
$17,230  
 
Kentucky
$17,210  
 
Mississippi
$17,080  
 
Texas
$17,010  
 
Tennessee
$16,900  
 
Idaho
$16,890  
 
Puerto Rico
$16,760  
 
Arizona
$16,690  
 
Guam
$16,660  
 
West Virginia
$16,610  
 
South Carolina
$16,390  
 
Oklahoma
$16,390  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Coordination
  
Time Management
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Active Learning
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Instructing
  
Mathematics
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Cooperation
  
Social Orientation
  
Dependability
  
Concern for Others
  
Attention to Detail
  
Leadership
  
Self Control
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Initiative
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  
Analytical Thinking
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Spend Time Standing
  
Physical Proximity
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Level of Competition
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Letters and Memos
  
Consequence of Error
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Carve meat.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Carve meat.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Carve meat.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Carve meat.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Carve meat.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Carve meat.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Carve meat.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Carve meat.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
  
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
  
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
  
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
  
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
  
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
  
Replenish foods at serving stations.
  
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
  
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
  
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
  
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
  
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
  
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
  
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
  
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses