Bartenders Job DescriptionBartenders fill the beer, wine, and mixed drink orders that waiters and waitresses take from patrons seated in a restaurant or lounge. Most do the same for customers seated at the bar.
Whether through vocational school training or personal experience, most bartenders know how to prepare drink orders quickly and efficiently, even during an establishment’s busiest periods. However, since the same brands are available everywhere, the most important part of a bartender’s job is usually the creation of a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that encourages customers to return on a regular basis
view more
Chefs and Head Cooks Job DescriptionThough some people think the words "chef" and "cook" mean the same thing, in the restaurant world, there's a big difference. Chefs are more highly skilled and better trained than most cooks, and have more responsibility for designing the meals that make a restaurant's reputation.
But it's not all about the food. This job requires good organizational and management skills. Sometimes called a head cook, the chef supervises the entire kitchen staff and keeps track of supplies and schedules
view more
Cooks, Fast Food Job DescriptionFast food cooks work in local diners, bars, and restaurants, and in locations operated by national fast food chains. They prepare hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, French fries, fried chicken, deli sandwiches, and other basic menu items.
The hours are long. The work is often part-time. The pay is not much above the minimum wage. And there are usually no benefits.
Yet being a fast food cook has a lot to offer those with their eyes on a career in food services
view more
Cooks, Restaurant Job DescriptionAcross the nation, over 700,000 restaurant cooks prepare literally millions of meals each day, most of them cooked to order. Since different foods require different preparation techniques and cooking times, filling the dinner order for just a party of four can be a major challenge. Yet that's the challenge restaurant cooks routinely meet and master many times over.
Specific duties vary depending on the restaurant
view more
Food Preparation Workers Job DescriptionAlthough there are few formal requirements for food preparation workers, but not everyone has what it takes to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly at mealtime rush hours!
Being able to perform tasks in the most efficient manner is essential in this profession.
As is the ability to follow instructions and work well with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Duties include scrubbing, peeling, and preparing vegetables, de-boning fish, and making sandwiches or mixing bread and pastry dough
view more
Food Service Managers Job DescriptionFood service managers are not only responsible for putting food on the table at colleges, large restaurants, and institutions; they're also responsible for the preparation of how the table is to be set up, as well as for the preparation of the server who takes the order and delivers the meal.
In fact, food service managers do everything that restaurant owners do but on a much larger scale: they confer with chefs and cooks regarding the items on the day's menu, the size of the portions, and the price to be charged; they keep a sharp eye out for waste; and they do their best to maximize profitability without sacrificing quality
view more
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee ShopIf you enjoy interacting with people, like to dress well and give a good impression, and need a job that doesn’t require a lot of training, you might consider finding work as a host or hostess in a restaurant, lounge, or coffee shop.
This is not the best-paid position in the establishment, but it’s vitally important because the host or hostess is the first impression a customer receives.
The host or hostess is often responsible for taking reservations, guiding customers to tables, providing them with menus and making sure they receive prompt and courteous service
view more
Paralegals and Legal Assistants Job DescriptionParalegals or "legal assistants" first appeared in the late 1960s. Since that time, they have taken on much of the routine work lawyers once did themselves.
Paralegals do almost everything that attorneys do except appear in court or give legal advice. Many spend their time using law libraries or online systems to find the cases a lawyer needs in order to prepare for trial.
Paralegals may also draw up contracts, affidavits, and other documents
view more
Waiters and Waitresses Job DescriptionWaiters and waitresses take orders and serve food in restaurants, coffee shops, and other establishments. But few people realize that a waiter or waitress can make or break a business.
That's because "service sells!" The food may be completely ordinary, but if the waiters and waitresses are friendly and attentive, customers will come back again and again.
Job opportunities can range from local diners… to national chains… to expensive restaurants in major cities and resort areas
view more