MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.

Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.

Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.

Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.

Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Social

Working with people

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Self-Control

Dependability

Integrity

Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Service Orientation

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Food Production

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Common Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 2

Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

High school diploma 48%
Less than high school 27%
Some college 9%
Post-doctoral training 7%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Other 3%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

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