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Nonrestaurant Food Server

Nonrestaurant Food Server

  • Ideal for those who enjoy serving meals in diverse, non-restaurant settings.
  • Ensure proper meal delivery, impacting health and satisfaction in various environments.
  • Unique role in catering to special dietary needs and personalized service.
💰 Earn $35K-$44K
📚 None

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

50,400 Annually

Median Earnings

$36,790 in California
$33,110 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
  • Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
  • Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
  • Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
  • Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Nonrestaurant Food Server

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