Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Did You Know:
- Most workers in these occupations have prior experience in the food service or hospitality industries.
- While most workers have some postsecondary training; many experienced workers with less education can still be promoted into these positions.
- Job opportunities are expected to be good, largely because of high turnover; however, keen competition is expected for jobs at upscale restaurants that generally pay more.
Industry Areas
- Limited-Service Eating Places
- Full-Service Restaurants
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.
- Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
Overall Kind of Work
Chefs, head cooks and food preparation and serving supervisors oversee the daily food service operation of a restaurant or other food service establishment. Chefs and head cooks are usually respon...
Work Environment
Military
Food service specialists normally work in clean, sanitary kitchens and dining facilities. They may sometimes work in refrigerated meat lockers. Sometimes they work outdoors in tents while preparing and serving food under field conditions.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
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991 Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the military
Service Branches
Food Service Specialists work in the following services:
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