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Job Profile: Deli Worker
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well over 500,000 Americans work in food preparation with duties other than cooking. Specifically, this half-million population group prepares cold foods and slices meat— they’re deli workers. There is no real shortage of deli workers across the United States, but there is a perceived flood in this market […]
Job Profile: Server
Working as the face of a restaurant, servers are responsible for making sure that customers have an enjoyable dining experience. They must greet customers, explain the menu, answer questions, take orders, prepare drinks, bring out the food, and much more. Their specific duties will vary depending on the type of restaurant and the type of […]
Job Profile: Butcher
Knives, repetitive motions, cold temperatures, dangerous equipment, and, of course, raw meat—a career as a butcher isn’t for the weak at heart. Butchers and meat cutters can work in grocery stores, specialty meat shops, or in animal slaughtering and processing plants. Butchers, on average, make about $13.70 per hour. No formal education is required as […]
Job Profile: Hosts and Hostesses
Hosts and hostesses work in restaurants and other dining places to seat customers, distribute menus, and manage reservations and waiting lists. Hosts and hostesses may also be expected to keep dining areas and restrooms clean and well-supplied. Because hosts and hostesses work so closely with customers, servers, and other restaurant staff, strong interpersonal skills are […]
Job Profile: Barista
Baristas are beverage experts. From creamy coffee to savory sodas, these foodservice workers know their way around a cup. Typically working in stand-alone coffee shops, baristas can also be found serving delightful non-alcoholic drinks in stores and roadside stands. Oftentimes, shifts start early in the morning so that others can grab a caffeinated beverage on […]
Job Profile: Bakers
Bakers typically work in bakeries, manufacturing facilities, grocery stores, and restaurants making baked goods such as breads and pastries. Many work shifts in the early morning, late evening, and on holidays and weekends. Most bakers learn their skills through long-term on-the-job training, so formal education and previous experience are not required. However, some bakers-in-training may […]
Job Profile: Busser
A busser’s main objective is to assist wait staff and bartenders by clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables; restocking utensils, napkins, and condiments; and delivering food and drinks to customers. Bussers are customer service oriented team players who work quickly to keep business moving. Bussers do not need a high school diploma, and most establishments provide […]
Job Profile: Bartender
Bartenders mix and serve beverages (often alcoholic) at locations like restaurants, hotels, bars, and clubs. They may also be responsible for greeting customers and answering questions, distributing menus, checking customer ID, collecting customer payment, cleaning, and maintaining stock of bar supplies. Bartenders often work late evenings, weekends, and holidays, and about 50% of bartenders work […]
Job Profile: Food Preparation Workers
Food preparation workers work under the supervision of cooks, chefs, and foodservice managers to complete routine food preparation tasks such as slicing meats and vegetables, brewing beverages like tea and coffee, and preparing cold foods like salads. Food preparation workers are often employed in places like restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and school and hospital cafeterias. […]