Food Preparation and Serving Occupations

Bartenders

Bartenders mix and serve drinks to customers directly or through wait staff.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Chefs and head cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants or other places where food is served. They direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns.

Cooks

Cooks prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, such as soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.

Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers

Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in full-service restaurants, casual dining eateries, and other eating and drinking places.

Food Preparation Workers

Food preparation workers perform many routine tasks under the guidance of cooks or food supervisors. They prepare cold foods, slice meat, peel and cut vegetables, brew coffee or tea, and do many other tasks.

Waiters and Waitresses

Waiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to customers in dining establishments.