United States
Jobs that lead or assist in food preparation and service, in establishments offering food and beverages. Typically includes taking orders, mixing drinks, prepping food, washing dishes and menu creation, among other activities.You can explore Sub Job Families and linked industry, careers and courses from links below.
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers include first level supervisors, chefs and head cooks of establishments. Supervisors include Restaurant Managers, Cafeteria Managers, Food Service Managers, Kitchen Managers etc and are directly involved in managing the activities of food preparation and service workers. They may also be responsible for handling cash, prepare deposits and payrolls, and resolve food service related complaints of customers. Chefs and head cooks direct the preparation of dishes in an establishment, develop recipes, plan menu and prices, order and maintain supplies etc.
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers
This pathway includes cooks and food preparation workers, working in various establishments like restaurants, schools, hospitals and cafeterias, stores or private households etc. Cooks prepare and season a wide variety of dishes, while food preparation workers provide assistance to cooks by performing tasks like peeling and chopping vegetables, cleaning and cutting meats, cleaning work areas, utensils and equipments etc. Cooks may be of different types depending on their place of work. This pathway requires workers to be efficient and work well in a team. A high level of manual dexterity is also a necessity.
Food and Beverage Serving Workers
Food and Beverage Serving Workers includes workers who take orders, mix and serve beverage and food and collect payments in establishments such as restaurants, drinking establishments, hospital rooms, hotel rooms etc. Additionally, they may be required to clean their assigned areas at the end of their shifts.
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers
The Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers pathway includes dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers, dishwashers, and hosts and hostesses of restaurants, lounges, and coffee shops, among others. Depending on the specific role, their responsibilities include cleaning utensils and equipment, clean and refresh tables, serve water and condiments, welcome patrons and seat them at tables.
