Serve food to patrons outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotels, hospital rooms, or cars.

Carry food, silverware, and/or linen on trays, or use carts to carry trays. Place food servings on plates and trays according to orders or instructions. Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages. Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items. Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments. Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines such as those for special diets are followed. Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished. Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, and straws. Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled. Clean and sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and facilities. Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated. Monitor food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers. Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.

Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.