Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers:

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.

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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers:

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About the Job

Primary Industry	Hospitality and Tourism
Indiana Average Salary	$20,000.00
Average Time to Fill	44 days
Typical Education	High school equivalency
Typical Experience	None
Current Openings
2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018)	3,437
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018)	3.41 %
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026)	17,433
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026)	14.90 %

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Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Professionalism
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Decision-making
Following Directions
Integrity
Conflict Management
Pride in Work
Teamwork

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes
Add garnishes to food
Cut cooked or raw foods
Perform short order cooking
Operate food preparation equipment
Place food on dishes or trays or in takeout bags
Prepare beverages for clients or customers
Distribute food to wait staff to serve customers
Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies
Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas
Mix food or beverage ingredients according to instructions
Operate food decorating equipment
Arrange decorations or furniture for banquets, dining venues, or social functions

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Provide restaurant, food services, or lodging related customer service
Provide customers with general information or assistance
Assist patrons in restaurant, lodging, or entertainment venues
Assist patrons with food or wine selections
Serve food or beverages
Bus tables in dining area
Sell perishable items such as food, beverages, or tobacco

Performing General Physical Activities

Clean used linens
Change used linens
Wash dishes, glassware, silverware, or utensils
Polish silverware or utensils
Clean restaurant, food services, or lodging related rooms, floors, or facilities
Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations