[Core] [78% incumbents] Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
  DWAs: Arrange food for serving.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
  DWAs: Clean tableware.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
  DWAs: Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
  DWAs: Check quality of foods or supplies. | Inspect food products.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
  DWAs: Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
  DWAs: Assist customers with seating arrangements.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
  DWAs: Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
  DWAs: Cook foods.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
  DWAs: Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
  DWAs: Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.65 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.65 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Food Production (imp:3.00 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Administration and Management (imp:2.97 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.88 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.86 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.76 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Psychology (imp:2.51 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.36 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.33 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.31 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:2.26 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Telecommunications (imp:2.26 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.25 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.22 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.14 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Chemistry (imp:2.07 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.07 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.05 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mechanical (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.88 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.74 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.71 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.68 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Building and Construction (imp:1.60 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.57 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.56 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.55 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.53 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.27 lvl:0.46) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Static Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.38 lvl:4.27) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.27 lvl:3.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.09 lvl:4.60) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.93 lvl:4.12) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.82 lvl:3.95) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.79 lvl:4.43) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.64 lvl:3.99) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.44 lvl:4.28) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.84) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.31 lvl:3.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.31 lvl:3.23) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.29 lvl:3.08) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.36) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.21 lvl:3.25) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.13) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.39) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.28) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:3.15 lvl:3.41) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.15 lvl:3.33) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.08 lvl:2.42) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.08 lvl:3.28) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.93 lvl:2.92) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.92 lvl:2.87) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.90 lvl:2.67) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.80 lvl:2.65) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.79 lvl:2.66) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.78 lvl:2.72) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.73 lvl:2.49) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.69 lvl:2.55) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.48 lvl:2.43) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.44 lvl:1.78) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.31 lvl:2.17) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.28 lvl:1.82) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.26 lvl:1.77) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.19 lvl:2.02) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.93 lvl:1.62) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.70) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.69 lvl:1.22) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.65) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.63) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.48) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.42) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:1.34) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.25) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Humility (imp:0.99) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 293,900
  annual_median    : $35,360
  annual_pct10     : $28,030
  annual_pct25     : $31,190
  annual_pct75     : $38,500
  annual_pct90     : $46,120
  annual_mean      : $36,140
  hourly_median    : $17.00

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($39,370)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.803x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  192,190  median: $  35,510
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   63,110  median: $  35,120
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    9,980  median: $  32,170
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,720  median: $  34,700
  Information                              emp:    4,580  median: $  34,320
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,010  median: $  35,910
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,710  median: $  33,070
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,620  median: $  36,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,490  median: $  37,840
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,120  median: $  38,040

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  192,190  median: $  35,510
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   63,110  median: $  35,120
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    9,980  median: $  32,170
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,720  median: $  34,700
  Information                              emp:    4,580  median: $  34,320
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,010  median: $  35,910
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,710  median: $  33,070
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,620  median: $  36,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,490  median: $  37,840
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,120  median: $  38,040

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license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:05:15.848664Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2264)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Waiting staff (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_staff
  QID: Q157195
  Extract: Waiting staff (BrE), waiters / waitresses, or servers (AmE) are those who work at a restaurant, a diner, or a bar and sometimes in private homes, attending to customers by supplying them with food and drink as requested. Waiting staff follow rules and guidelines determined by the manager. Waiting st

  Title: Server (similarity: 0.3636)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server
  QID: Q3480072
  Extract: Server may refer to:

  Title: Maria Ozawa (similarity: 0.1579)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Ozawa
  QID: Q233354
  Extract: Maria Ozawa  is a Japanese model and a former pornographic film actress of Canadian and Japanese ancestry. Early in her career as a model, she also used the name Miyabi .

  Title: Food Network Star (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Network_Star
  QID: Q5465347
  Extract: Food Network Star is a reality television series that aired from June 5, 2005, to August 5, 2018. It was produced by CBS EYEtoo Productions for seasons 1–8 and by Triage Entertainment for seasons 9–14. It aired on the Food Network in the United States. Prior to season seven, the series was known as 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including specific tasks, work activities, and employment statistics. The role is well-differentiated from restaurant service through institutional focus and specialized service delivery requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:01:28.313926+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,455
tokens_output        : 4,328
cost_usd             : $0.047320
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized food service role. The closest semantic match 'Waiting staff' covers restaurant service but not the institutional and mobile service aspects that define this occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant deliver and serve food in specialized environments outside traditional restaurants, including hospitals, hotels, residential care facilities, and mobile services. They focus on personalized service delivery, ensuring proper food handling and meeting specific dietary or accessibility needs of clients in institutional or private settings. This role bridges food service with healthcare, hospitality, and specialized care environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by checking food orders and preparing trays with proper portions, utensils, and accompaniments according to specific dietary requirements or institutional guidelines. They transport meals via carts or trays to designated locations such as patient rooms, hotel suites, or residential care units, ensuring food safety and temperature control. Throughout their shift, they interact with patients, guests, or residents to accommodate special requests, assist with seating or positioning, and monitor meal satisfaction. They maintain cleanliness standards by sanitizing dishes, equipment, and work areas between service rounds. Documentation of meal delivery, special dietary needs, and any issues encountered is often required for institutional compliance.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful food servers possess strong service orientation and social perceptiveness to understand diverse client needs across healthcare, hospitality, and care settings. They demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as they often work with vulnerable populations requiring precise dietary adherence or special assistance. Physical stamina and coordination are essential for frequent lifting, carrying, and navigating various environments with food service equipment. Effective communicators who can adapt their interaction style for different populations - from hospital patients to hotel guests - while maintaining professionalism and empathy tend to excel in this role.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 48.1% of workers holding this credential and 27.1% entering with less than high school education. Entry-level training typically occurs on-the-job, focusing on food safety protocols, institutional procedures, and customer service standards specific to the work environment. Prior experience in food service, customer service, or healthcare support roles can be advantageous but is not required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers often advance to supervisory roles within food service departments, becoming lead servers or shift coordinators in hospitals, hotels, or care facilities. Career progression may lead to food service management positions, dietary aide roles in healthcare settings, or specialized positions in catering or institutional food services. Some transition to related roles such as restaurant servers, food preparation workers, or healthcare support positions that leverage their experience with diverse client populations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 293,900 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,360 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $28,030 to $46,120 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is moderate with highest wages in New York ($39,370) and lowest in Puerto Rico ($21,840), representing a 1.80x ratio. Healthcare and social assistance sectors dominate employment with 192,190 positions, followed by accommodation and food services with 63,110 positions. The concentration in healthcare suggests steady demand driven by aging population trends and institutional care needs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has moderate automation resistance due to high interpersonal interaction requirements and the need for physical dexterity in navigating diverse environments. While food preparation and ordering systems may become increasingly automated, the personalized service delivery, client interaction, and adaptive problem-solving required in varied settings like hospitals and care facilities maintain human worker necessity.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in customer service knowledge (3.6), active listening skills (3.0), and performing for the public work activities (4.1-4.6).
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge: 3.6
    data: Active Listening skills: 3.0
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: 4.1
  [task_similarity] Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve food serving, order taking, and monitoring food distribution with similar physical handling and moving objects activities (3.8).
    data: Handling and Moving Objects: 3.8
    data: Place food servings on plates or trays
    data: Take food orders and relay orders
  [knowledge_overlap] Food Preparation Workers (35-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared food production knowledge (3.0) and similar food preparation tasks including sandwich and salad preparation.
    data: Food Production knowledge: 3.0
    data: Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages
  [riasec_cluster] Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit realistic-social RIASEC profiles with emphasis on service work in food environments and similar dependability work styles.
    data: RIASEC R:4.84, S:4.23
    data: Dependability work style: 3.0
    data: Stock service stations with items
  [career_pathway] Food Service Managers (11-9051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression pathway with shared administration and management knowledge (3.0) and oversight of food service operations.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge: 3.0
    data: Monitor food distribution
    data: Job Zone 2 to higher management roles
  [transferable_skill] Home Health and Personal Care Aides (31-1120.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: High transferability through assisting and caring for others activities (3.6) and service in healthcare environments with similar client interaction needs.
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others: 3.6
    data: Health Care and Social Assistance: 192,190 employed
    data: Service Orientation: 3.0

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['food server', 'nonrestaurant', 'dietary aide', 'meal delivery', 'institutional food service', 'hospital food service', 'room service', 'mobile food service']
  exclude_keywords : ['restaurant server', 'waitress', 'bartender', 'fast food', 'counter worker']
  title_patterns   : ['Food Server', 'Dietary Server', 'Hospital Food Server', 'Room Service Attendant', 'Meal Delivery Attendant']
  common_variations: ['food service attendant', 'dietary aide', 'meal server', 'hospital food server', 'room service server', 'care facility food server', 'institutional food server', 'mobile food attendant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'food', 'others', 'equipment', 'service', 'principles', 'control', 'procedures', 'services', 'needs', 'includes', 'objects', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'standards', 'materials', 'body', 'orientation', 'problems', 'rules']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
food                       38  0.01444  inference            inference:45%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:18%
others                     38  0.01444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  27  0.01026  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  inference:7%  onet_tasks:4%
service                    17  0.00646  inference            inference:82%  onet_dimensions:12%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00608  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    13  0.00494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
procedures                 12  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
services                   12  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
needs                      12  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 11  0.00418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  10  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
materials                  10  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
problems                    9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
production                  9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
care                        9  0.00342  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
quickly                     9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
trays                       8  0.00304  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:75%  inference:25%
understand                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
management                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%
needed                      8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
physical                    8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
events                      8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customers                   7  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:14%