Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

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

SOC: 35-3041.00

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Hands-onHandle food service trays and utensils while navigating diverse environments such as hotel rooms, hospital rooms, and residential care facilities.
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MindsetRespond to customer requests and dietary preferences with attentiveness and courtesy when serving individuals in non-restaurant settings.
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KnowledgeApply food safety and sanitation protocols when delivering meals to vulnerable populations in healthcare and residential facilities.
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Hands-onOperate food service equipment including beverage dispensers, slicing machines, and warming devices following established safety procedures to prepare and present food items.
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KnowledgeCoordinate meal delivery schedules and service priorities across multiple locations to ensure timely food service.
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MindsetIntegrate social perceptiveness with customer service principles when interacting with patients, guests, and residents with diverse needs.
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KnowledgeMonitor food presentation quality and temperature standards throughout the service process to maintain food quality and safety.
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Hands-onExecute tray setup and meal assembly tasks according to dietary requirements and service specifications.
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KnowledgeInterpret dietary orders and special meal requests using knowledge of food production and nutritional guidelines.
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MindsetEngage with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care needs and service delivery in healthcare settings.
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Annual wage data for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (2024)

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Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

271,780

Metric	U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less	$26,590
10% of workers earn the following or more	$44,770
Workers on average earn	$35,030

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

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