Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.
- Tasks
- 14 tasks13 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
- Code
- 35-3041.00SOC 2018: 35-3041
What the work is made of
13 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.Core taskTask 11152Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 2. Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.Core taskTask 11150Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 3. Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.Core taskTask 11149Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 4. Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.Core taskTask 11151Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 5. Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.Core taskTask 11153Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 6. Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.Core taskTask 11154Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 7. Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.Core taskTask 11158Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 8. Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.Core taskTask 11156Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 9. Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.Core taskTask 11159Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 10. Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.Core taskTask 11161Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 11. Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.Core taskTask 11155Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 12. Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.Core taskTask 11157Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 13. Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.Core taskTask 11160Rated by 78 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 14. Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.Supplemental taskTask 11162Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-3041
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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