How to become a Food Service Worker

Prepares, portions, serves, and stores food while maintaining sanitation, safety, cash-control, and customer-service standards in fast-food, institutional, educational, and healthcare dining environments.

Top Skills Required

  • Food preparation
  • Food safety and temperature control
  • Sanitation and cleaning

Education & Certifications

Typical: High school diploma or equivalent; some employers accept completion of two years of high school.

Alternative paths:

  • Job-related experience may substitute for formal education
  • Prior food service or customer service experience is often preferred