Occupation

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Human Advantage 71%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.7 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

Also Known As: Boat Hop, Car Attendant, Car Hop, Curb Attendant, Curb Hop, Curber, Dining Room Server, Food Cart Attendant +32 more

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Core Tasks

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

Supplemental Tasks (1)

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

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
48%
Less than a High School Diploma
27%
Some College Courses
9%
Post-Doctoral Training
7%
Bachelor's Degree
6%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
2%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
1%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Windows

Software (8)

  • CBORD Nutrition Service Suite
  • Capital Codeworks MenuMax
  • Picis CareSuite
  • Point of sale POS software

Tools & Equipment (17)

  • 10-key calculators
  • Blenders
  • Carbonated beverage dispensers
  • Carving knives
  • Chefs' knives
  • Commercial coffeemakers
  • Commercial dishwashers
  • Commercial glasswashers
  • Desktop computers
  • Ice-making machines
  • Juice dispensers
  • Personal computers
  • Point of sale POS computer terminals
  • Slicing machines
  • Steam tables
  • Toasters
  • Touch screen monitors

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

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