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