Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Also Called: Food Service Worker, Room Service Server

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$24,480

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Food Servers, Nonrestaurant do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

Training Program Areas:

Culinary Arts • Hotel & Lodging • OCT-Only Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Walking and Running
  • Time Pressure
  • Physical Proximity

Tools

  • Commercial use cutlery
  • Commercial use dishwashers
  • Commercial use food warmers
  • Commercial use blenders
  • Carbonated beverage dispenser

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Capital Codeworks MenuMax
Data base user interface and query software
CBORD Nutrition Service Suite
Picis CareSuite Dietary Manager
Office suite software
Microsoft Office

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production

Education

  • 48% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 27% Less than high school diploma
  • 9% Some college, no degree

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cooks, Private Household

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Chefs & Head Cooks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Biological Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

  • Exeter - Job Corps

    Exeter, Rhode Island

ACT & College

  • Ancilla College

    Donaldson, IN

  • Athens Technical College

    Athens, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Food Servers, Nonrestaurant across the country typically make.

$11.77 / hour
$24,480 /year

Entry Level

$15.92 / hour
$33,110 /year

Median Level

$21.03 / hour
$43,740 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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