Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
What is a Food Servers, Nonrestaurant?
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant are professionals who specialize in serving food and beverages in settings outside of traditional restaurants. This role typically encompasses a variety of environments such as catering events, corporate functions, schools, hospitals, and other institutions where meals are prepared and served but not in a restaurant setting. These servers are responsible for ensuring that food is presented well, served timely, and meets the dietary requirements of the patrons. They may also assist in the setup and breakdown of dining areas, manage food safety protocols, and maintain cleanliness standards. Overall, Food Servers, Nonrestaurant play a crucial role in delivering quality food service experiences in diverse contexts.
Tasks
- Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
- Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
Technology Skills
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Data base user interface and query software
- CBORD Nutrition Service Suite
- Picis CareSuite
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Capital Codeworks MenuMax
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Tools Used
- Commercial use cutlery
- Commercial use dishwashers
- Commercial use food warmers
- Commercial use blenders
- Carbonated beverage dispenser
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Detailed Work Activities
- Arrange food for serving.
- Clean tableware.
- Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
- Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
- Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$24480.0 - $43740.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.