Food Servers, Nonrestaurant - 35-3041.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Serve food to patrons outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotels, hospital rooms, or cars.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Car Hop
  • Food-Service Worker, Hospital
  • Waiter/Waitress, Room Service

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • calculate monetary exchange
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect payment
  • deliver or obtain mail, messages, records, food or other items
  • obtain information from individuals
  • place food on dishes or trays or in takeout bags
  • prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes
  • prepare beverages
  • prepare bill or check in restaurant or related food establishment
  • provide customer service
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • replenish supplies of food, tableware or linen
  • serve food or beverages
  • set or clear tables in dining areas
  • understand government health, hotel or food service regulations
  • use knowledge of food handling rules
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • wash dishes, glassware, or related utensils