How to become a Food Service Worker
Prepares, serves, and presents food while providing customer service, handling transactions, maintaining sanitation, and following food safety and portion-control standards in fast-food, restaurant, school, university, and institutional dining settings.
Top Skills Required
- Food preparation
- Ingredient measuring
- Food storage and rotation
Education & Certifications
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent is typical; some employers provide on-the-job training.
Alternative paths:
- Relevant food service or customer service experience
- Employer-provided training
- Job-related experience substituted for education