Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
Quick Facts
Median Salary$31,228
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+8.53%
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What They Do
A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
Core Tasks:
- 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.
- Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
- Run cash registers.
- 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.
- Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
- Locate items requested by customers.
- Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service.
- Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
- Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
- Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
- Serve food to customers when waiters or waitresses need assistance.
- Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors.
What to expect as a Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
23% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
16580 openings for Bussers / Banquet Workers / Cafeteria Attendants
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