Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Cook and prepare food in big amounts for institutional settings including cafeterias, hospitals, and schools.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT INSTITUTION OR CAFETERIA COOK CAREERS

Cafeterias and dining halls are typically crowded areas. Diners anticipate that these public places will be nice and clean. Dining room and cafeteria attendants, as well as bartender helpers, are the men and women who keep everything running smoothly. By adorning tables, they set the tone for a pleasurable eating experience. They inspect the cleanliness of the tables as well as the dishes, cutlery, and glasses. 

Attendants assist waiters and bartenders in serving food and beverages as needed. Attendants in cafeterias may assist customers by taking trays to tables and bringing refreshments. They are in charge of clearing and resetting the tables at the end of a meal. Organization is essential. Attendants must ensure that all staging locations are adequately equipped. It is also necessary to be able to follow directions and work as part of a team. 

Attendants are on their feet for most of the day, lifting trays, and demanding customers can add to the stress of an already stressful profession. The working hours are variable and may include weekends and nights. Working as a dining room and cafeteria attendant or bartender helper is an excellent initial step if you want to work in the food service industry.

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Characteristics

Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making

Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Education and Training Know More
English Language Know More
Food Production Know More
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Top Skills

Complex Problem Solving Know More
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Judgment and Decision Making Know More
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