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Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant

Hospitality, Food, and Tourism
Food and Beverage Service and Support
Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant

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.

At a Glance

Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant earns an average of $24,238/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.3–1.4 years. Top skills: Food Services, Customer Service, Sanitation.

Avg Annual Salary

$24,238/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.3–1.4 years

Job Postings

122

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$32,670/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+6.3%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Food Services

5.0

Sanitation

5.0

Food Safety And Sanitation

5.0

Restaurant Operation

5.0

Cooking

5.0

Food Preparation

5.0

Cash Register

4.9

Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)

4.9

Stocks (Inventory)

4.9

Service Standards

4.9

Safety Standards

4.9

Safety Training

4.9

Cash Handling

4.9

Breads

4.9

Grilling

4.8

Cashiering

4.8

Cash Control

4.8

Common Skills (11)

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Positivity

5.0

Sales

4.9

Management

4.9

Professionalism

4.9

Operations

4.9

Teamwork

4.9

Confidentiality

4.9

Tactfulness

4.8

Certifications (2)

Food Safety Certification

4.9

Food Handler's Card

4.8

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