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Job Description


	Serve food to diners at counter or from a steam table.

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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 and have few educational requirements, attracting many young people to the occupation—21 percent of these workers were 16 to 19 years old in 2008, about six times the proportion for all workers. Job openings are expected to be abundant through 2018, which will create excellent opportunities for jobseekers. Tips comprise a major portion of earnings for servers, so keen competition is expected for jobs in fine dining and more popular restaurants where potential tips are greatest.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Limited-Service Eating Places	217,840
Special Food Services	39,890
Motion Picture and Video Industries	36,020
Elementary and Secondary Schools	27,880
Full-Service Restaurants	18,050
Grocery Stores	14,060
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	13,840
Traveler Accommodation	9,630
Other General Merchandise Stores	8,500
Specialty Food Stores	6,970

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Title: "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Average Annual Salary	$19,450
Average Hourly Wage	$9.35
Total Employment	441,830