Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers

Also Called: Bus Boy, Server

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$21,490

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers do

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

  • Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
  • Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
  • Locate items requested by customers.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

Training Program Areas:

Culinary Arts • OCT-Only Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Walking and Running
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

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

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Point of sale POS software
Cafe Cartel Systems
Plexis Software Plexis POS
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination

Knowledge

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

Education

  • 50% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 46% Less than high school diploma
  • 4% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers 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

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers across the country typically make.

$10.33 / hour
$21,490 /year

Entry Level

$14.99 / hour
$31,180 /year

Median Level

$21.43 / hour
$44,580 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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