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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Description
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, remove dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
Common Tasks
- Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
- Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
- Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
- Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
- Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $10.47 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.28 and $11.99 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $21,771.38 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,324.00 and $24,952.95 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 3,970 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 30.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 5,180.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $9.00 with the median annual salary reaching $19,783.
