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Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

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Job Description


	Perform duties which combine preparing and serving food and nonalcoholic beverages.

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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.

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Limited-Service Eating Places	2,118,090
Elementary and Secondary Schools	123,620
Grocery Stores	112,920
Full-Service Restaurants	108,360
Special Food Services	104,280
Gasoline Stations	31,690
Department Stores	18,140
Specialty Food Stores	17,680
Nursing Care Facilities	15,680
Traveler Accommodation	13,720

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Average Annual Salary	$18,790
Average Hourly Wage	$9.03
Total Employment	2,799,430