5246-Food service counter attendants

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Food service counter attendants
ISCO Code: 
5246
Job Description: 
Food service counter attendants serve customers at food counters and finish preparation of simple food items in restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other settings.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) serving food to customers at counters
  • (b) ascertaining the products desired by the customer, assisting customer in making a choice and taking orders
  • (c) cleaning, peeling, slicing and trimming foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances
  • (d) preparing simple food items and reheating prepared meals
  • (e) portioning and wrapping food or placing it directly on plates for service to patrons
  • (f) packaging take-away food
  • (g) stocking refrigerators, salad and buffet bars and keeping records of the quantities of food used
  • (h) receiving payment for food items purchased.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Cafeteria counter attendant
- Salad bar attendant

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
Cook - 5120
Kiosk salesperson - 5211
Market salesperson - 5211
Street stall salesperson - 5211
Waiter - 5131
Bartender - 5132
Fast food preparer - 9411

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