Occupation information for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers District Of Columbia

description

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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Currently Employed: 2,000

Projected Annual Job Openings: 710

Typical Hourly Wage: $16.59 - $20.84

Typical Annual Salary: $34,500 - $43,340

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Run cash registers.
  • Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
  • Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
  • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
  • Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
  • Greet and seat customers.
  • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
  • Maintain adequate supplies of items, such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
  • Locate items requested by customers.
  • Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Carbonated beverage dispenser
  • Cash registers
  • Commercial use blenders
  • Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers
  • Commercial use dishwashers

Technology:
  • Operating system software
  • Point of sale POS software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Web page creation and editing software