Careers in Food Preparation and Serving Related

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

May require a Matric Certificate

Baristas

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

May require a Matric Certificate

Waiters and Waitresses

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Food Preparation and Serving Related

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

Requires a Matric Certificate

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Food Preparation and Serving Related

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.

May require a Matric Certificate

Dishwashers

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

May require a Matric Certificate

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

Food Preparation and Serving Related

All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.

No requirement is specified