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Job Description


	Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

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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.

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Nursing Care Facilities	46,680
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	40,200
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	34,820
Traveler Accommodation	33,480
Special Food Services	24,680
Limited-Service Eating Places	11,540
Full-Service Restaurants	5,300
Employment Services	4,510
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	3,500
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	2,350

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.