Workers in this group include counter attendants, food preparers, kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers.
Counter attendants and food preparers:
- take customer orders, accept payment and serve customers at food counters
- may also prepare, heat and finish cooking simple food items
Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers:
- usually clear tables, clean kitchen areas and wash dishes
- help workers who prepare or serve food and beverages
Workers in this group:
- are hired by small, medium and large businesses, such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias and hospitals
- must be able multi-task and remember customer orders
- must have excellent customer service skills