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Job Description


	Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers

Most jobs are part time so many opportunities exist for young people—about one-fourth of these workers were 16 to 19 years old, almost six times the proportion for all workers. Job openings are expected to be abundant through 2014 because many of these workers transfer to other occupations or stop working, creating numerous openings. Tips comprise a major portion of earnings, so keen competition is expected for jobs where potential earnings from tips are greatest—bartenders, waiters and waitresses, and other jobs in popular restaurants and fine dining establishments.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Full-Service Restaurants	238,070
Traveler Accommodation	44,400
Limited-Service Eating Places	28,160
Special Food Services	26,480
Elementary and Secondary Schools	13,910
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	10,400
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	8,910
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	8,820
Nursing Care Facilities	5,810
Employment Services	4,370

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Average Annual Salary	$18,140
Average Hourly Wage	$8.72
Total Employment	416,410