Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

SOC: 35-3041.00 · Job Zone 1 (Little or no preparation)

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

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$34,460

per year

Mean Wage

$35,030

per year

Employment

272K

workers

Wage Range

$26,590 - $44,770

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$26,590Median: $34,460$44,770

Task Breakdown

14 tasks analyzed

Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.

Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.

Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.

Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.

Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.

Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.

Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.

Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.

Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.

Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.

Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.

Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.

Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.	-	-	-
Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.	-	-	-
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.	-	-	-
Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.	-	-	-
Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.	-	-	-
Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.	-	-	-
Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.	-	-	-
Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.	-	-	-
Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.	-	-	-
Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.	-	-	-
Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.	-	-	-
Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.	-	-	-
Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.	-	-	-
Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.	-	-	-