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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Median Salary
33,110
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

71%

State and local government

13%

Private not for profit

11%

Self-employed

2%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,172,600 openings for food and beverage serving and related workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,940

10%

$33,110

Median

$37,280

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    48%

  • Less than high school

    27%

  • Some college

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    6%

  • Post-doctoral training

    6%

  • Associate's degree

    2%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • Public Safety and Security

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.