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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 14 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 11152 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
Core · Task 11150 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
Core · Task 11149 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
Core · Task 11151 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
Core · Task 11153 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
Core · Task 11154 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
Core · Task 11158 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Core · Task 11156 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
Core · Task 11159 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
Core · Task 11161 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
Core · Task 11155 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.
Core · Task 11157 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
Core · Task 11160 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
Supplemental · Task 11162 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
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