Description
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.
- • Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
- • Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
- • Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- • Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
- • Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
- • Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
- • Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.
- • Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
- • Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
- • Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
- • Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
- • Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
- • Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
- • Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
