Waiting staff serve customers by taking orders, serving food and preparing tables. An important part of the work is to make customers feel welcome and comfortable during their meal. Other main duties of waiting staff are to: greet customers as they arrive and show them to their table give out menus and take orders for food and drink serve [...]
Lunchtime supervisors work in primary, secondary and special schools. They look after children during the lunch break. During the meal their work includes: helping children who are in difficulties, for example with cutting up food encouraging good table manners making sure behaviour does not become too boisterous. After the meal they: supervise children in the playground (or [...]
Publicans, or licensees, manage licensed premises such as pubs and bars, providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and sometimes food. Some pubs/bars also have entertainment areas, fruit machines, and rental accommodation. Publicans/licensees are responsible for: organising deliveries the general running and maintenance of the pub/bar areas making sure customers are served within a reasonable time scale health [...]
Kitchen supervisors or managers will usually combine their managerial role with that of section, second or head chef. They are responsible for: leading a team kitchen staff (assistants, porters and junior chefs) managing stock planning a menu ordering food from suppliers controlling a budget and keeping accurate records making sure food is of the right [...]
Kitchen porters work in the kitchens of hotels, restaurants and other places where food is prepared and cooked for the public. They work in a team with chefs and cooks. Kitchen porters keep the kitchen clean, tidy, safe and hygienic. Their duties are likely to include: sweeping and mopping floors during service, and at the end of [...]
Kitchen assistants are responsible for cleaning the kitchen, carrying out basic food preparation tasks, and making sure chefs have everything they need. They may also unload deliveries from suppliers and organise the storeroom. Assistants work to keep the kitchen clean and follow strict hygiene, health and safety rules. This involves cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and [...]
Food scientists and food technologists work in the food and drink industry developing, and ensuring the safety of, a wide range of products for consumers. The role of a food scientist involves using scientific techniques to: investigate ways to keep food fresh, safe and attractive find ways of producing food more quickly and cheaply test the safety and [...]
Counter service assistants serve food to customers from a counter or bar rather than providing table service. Snack bars, canteens, cafes, fast food outlets and self-service restaurants are usually counter service establishments. Duties vary, depending on the working environment. Main tasks include maintaining the eating and serving areas, serving customers and cleaning and clearing tables. [...]
Consumer scientists, sometimes known as home economists, study the needs of people as consumers of goods and services. They often work with manufacturers giving advice on the use of goods and services, and representing consumers’ views. Consumer scientists can work in a variety roles. Their work can involve: food product development – working for food manufacturers or a large supermarket chain [...]
Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks dispense systems in licensed premises – such as pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants and other places where soft drinks are served. Drinks dispense systems consist of taps, piping, pumps, refrigeration equipment, gas generating equipment, pressure meters, valves and electrical wiring that allow beers and carbonated soft drinks to be [...]
