Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
• Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
• Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
• Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
• Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
• Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
• Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.
• Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
• Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
• Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
• Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
• Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
• Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)