Fast Food and Counter Workers

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

99 alternate job titles:

Back of House Team Member (BOH Team Member) Bakery Associate Barista Bistro Team Member Cafe Server Cafe Worker Cafeteria Food Server Cafeteria Lunchroom Counter Attendant Cafeteria Server Cafeteria Worker Candy Attendant Candy Bar Attendant Candy Counter Clerk Canteen Operator Carhop Caterer's Aide Caterer's Helper Catering Assistant Catering Attendant Coffee Attendant Coffee Brewer Coffee Shop Attendant Concession Attendant Concession Stand Attendant Concessionaire Counter Attendant Counter Clerk Counter Helper Counter Hop Counter Person Counter Waiter Counter Waitress Counter Worker Crew Member Deli Associate (Delicatessen Associate) Deli Clerk (Delicatessen Clerk) Deli Team Member (Delicatessen Team Member) Deli Worker (Delicatessen Worker) Dietary Aide Dish Up Person Fast Food Cashier Fast Food Server Fast Food Team Member Fast Food Worker Food Counter Worker Food Server Food Service Assistant Food Service Counter Clerk Food Service Order Clerk Food Service Specialist Food Service Team Member Food Service Worker Food Team Member Fountain Attendant Fountain Clerk Fountain Dispenser Fountain Helper Fountain Jerk Fountain Operator Fountain Server Fountain Waiter Fountain Waitress Front Counter Attendant Front of House Team Member (FOH Team Member) Hot Dog Vender Hot Dog Vendor Ice Cream Dipper Ice Cream Man Ice Cream Scooper Ice Cream Server Ice Cream Shop Associate Kitchen Food Server Kitchen Team Member Line Person Line Server Meat Clerk Mess Attendant Order Clerk Order Filler Popcorn Attendant Restaurant Crew Member Restaurant Team Member Restaurant Worker Salad Counter Attendant Sandwich Artist Sandwich Counter Attendant Server Service Crew Team Member Snack Bar Attendant Soda Clerk Soda Dispenser Soda Fountain Clerk Soda Fountain Operator Soda Jerker Steam Table Attendant Steam Table Worker Take Out Waiter Take Out Waitress Window Clerk
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Salary Information

Fast Food and Counter Workers: $30,480 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction. Communication
Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel. Communication
Process customer bills or payments. General
Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. General
Clean tableware. General
Balance receipts. General
Operate cash registers. General
Take customer orders. General
Serve food or beverages. General
Cook foods. General
Clean food service areas. General
Order materials, supplies, or equipment. General
Prepare hot or cold beverages. General
Collect dirty dishes or other tableware. General
Package food or supplies. General
Arrange food for serving. General
Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies. General
Train food preparation or food service personnel. General
Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations. General
Arrange tables or dining areas. General
Add garnishes to food. General
Deliver items. General
Prepare foods or meals. General
Manage preparation of special meals or diets. Management
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
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    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Aldelo Systems Aldelo for Restaurants Pro Point of sale POS software
    Compris software Point of sale POS software
    Foodman Home-Delivery Point of sale POS software
    Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale Point of sale POS software
    MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series Point of sale POS software
    NCR Advanced Checkout Solution Point of sale POS software
    NCR NeighborhoodPOS Point of sale POS software
    Plexis Software Plexis POS Point of sale POS software
    Point of sale POS software Point of sale POS software
    Quizlet Computer based training software
    RestaurantPlus PRO Point of sale POS software
    The General Store Point of sale POS software
    Menu and nutrition database software Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Coffee Specialist National Automatic Merchandising Association Not Available
      Certified Home Brewers Specialty Coffee Association of America Not Available
      Certified Restaurant Server American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute Not Available
      Mold Awareness Specialist National Registry of Environmental Professionals Not Available
      NAMA Certified Executive National Automatic Merchandising Association Not Available
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