Official Site Of The State Of New JerseyFast Food and Counter Workers
35-3023
In-Demand in New Jersey
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1396
$21,560
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DescriptionAbout this Occupation
Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.
A Day in the LifeDetails about this occupation
- Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
- Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
- Request and record customer orders, and compute bills, using cash registers, multi-counting machines, or pencil and paper.
- Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
EducationTypes of education and training needed for this occupation
Most food and beverage serving and related workers learn their skills on the job. No formal education or previous work experience is required.
Related Training
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
