Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Career Snapshot
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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Deductive Reasoning
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Near Vision
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Oral Comprehension
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Oral Expression
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Problem Sensitivity
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Speech Clarity
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Speech Recognition
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