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Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

Also known as: Bistro Team Member, Cafe Server, Cafeteria Food Server, Cafeteria Lunchroom Counter Attendant, Cafeteria Server, Cafeteria Worker, Candy Attendant, Candy Bar Attendant, Candy Counter Clerk, Canteen Operator

Serve food to diners at counter or from a steam table.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School40%
High School Diploma33%
Some College13%
Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Associate's Degree9%
Level 114%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None62%
Up to 1 month18%
1-3 months4%
3-6 months1%
6 months - 1 year2%
2-4 years13%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None23%
Up to 1 month54%
1-3 months10%
3-6 months13%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.

Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.

Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.

Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.

Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityIntegritySelf ControlCooperationAttention to DetailInitiativeIndependenceSocial OrientationConcern for OthersPersistence
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