Are you someone who finds satisfaction in helping others and has an interest in the food service industry? If so, a career as a food service helper might be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you'll be responsible for clearing tables and assisting food and beverage servers in restaurants and other food service establishments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Food service helpers have a range of duties, including clearing and resetting tables, wiping tables or replacing table linens, and carrying dirty dishes to the dishwashing area. They also serve water, bread, and other supplies to customers, bring out trays of food, and serve coffee. Additionally, they clean up spills and broken dishes.

Supporting Food Service Operations

During less busy periods, food service helpers may stock cabinets, perform cleaning tasks like dusting and vacuuming, and assist with other kitchen responsibilities such as moving tables or stacking dishes.

Food and Beverage Service Runners

Food and beverage service runners, also known as assistants, support servers by delivering food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables and addressing customer requests. They may also perform tasks similar to those of dining room attendants.

Skills and Qualifications

To excel as a food service helper, you should have an interest in learning about food and beverage service, a cheerful and positive attitude, good personal hygiene, and the ability to work quickly with attention to detail. Being a team player is also important, as you'll be working closely with others to provide excellent service.

Related Job Titles

If you're considering a career as a food service helper, here are some related job titles to keep in mind:

  • Food Service Helpers (2006 NOC: 6641.3)
  • Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers, and Related Occupations (2006 NOC-S: G961)
  • Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations (2011 NOC: 6711)
  • Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations (2016 NOC: 6711)
  • Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations (2021 NOC: 65201)

Start your journey as a food service helper and set the table for a rewarding career in the food service industry.

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