Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

Facilitate food service. They clean tables, remove dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes. They supply service bar with food. They serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. They serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

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

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

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. They take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.