Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants

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Clean tables, clear dirty dishes, replace tablecloths and linens, and perform other food service tasks.

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants help with food service. They clean tables, clear dirty dishes, change tablecloths, and replenish the supply of clean dishes. They may also serve water or coffee to customers.

Wages	$14.28 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Add garnishes to food. Arrange food for serving. Cut cooked or raw foods. Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies. Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. Arrange tables or dining areas. Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. Clean food service areas. Clean tableware. Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.
Career Pathways	Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
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