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.
$24,238/yr
High school or GED
1.3–1.4 years
122
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Median Wage
$32,670/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+6.3%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Food Services
Sanitation
Food Safety And Sanitation
Restaurant Operation
Cooking
Food Preparation
Cash Register
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Stocks (Inventory)
Service Standards
Safety Standards
Safety Training
Cash Handling
Breads
Grilling
Cashiering
Cash Control
Common Skills (11)
Customer Service
Communication
Cleanliness
Positivity
Sales
Management
Professionalism
Operations
Teamwork
Confidentiality
Tactfulness
Certifications (2)
Food Safety Certification
Food Handler's Card
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