[Core] [54% incumbents] Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
  DWAs: Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
  DWAs: Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. | Clean food service areas.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks.
  DWAs: Mix ingredients.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Run cash registers.
  DWAs: Operate cash registers.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
  DWAs: Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
  DWAs: Clean food service areas.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
  DWAs: Arrange tables or dining areas.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Greet and seat customers.
  DWAs: Usher patrons to seats or exits. | Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. | Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Maintain adequate supplies of items, such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
  DWAs: Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas. | Serve food or beverages. | Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Serve food to customers when waiters or waitresses need assistance.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Replenish supplies of food or equipment at steam tables or service bars.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Wash glasses or other serving equipment at bars.
  DWAs: Clean tableware.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Garnish foods and position them on tables to make them visible and accessible.
  DWAs: Add garnishes to food. | Arrange food for serving.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Stock refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer or replace empty beer kegs.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Locate items requested by customers.
  DWAs: Provide customers with general information or assistance.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
  DWAs: Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Carry linens to or from laundry areas.
  DWAs: Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Slice and pit fruit used to garnish drinks.
  DWAs: Cut cooked or raw foods.

[EMERGING:New] Prepare food, such as sandwiches, for customers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.34 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Food Production (imp:3.25 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  English Language (imp:3.25 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.04 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.54 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.32 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:2.19 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.06 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:2.04 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.01 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:1.98 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Transportation (imp:1.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:1.89 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.84 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:1.82 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:1.81 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.65 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.57 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mechanical (imp:1.48 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:1.46 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Telecommunications (imp:1.40 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.32 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.32 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.16 lvl:0.33) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  History and Archeology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Reaction Time (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Rate Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  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 ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.93 lvl:4.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.86 lvl:3.36) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.73 lvl:4.14) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:3.39 lvl:2.85) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.29 lvl:3.61) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.27 lvl:2.66) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.17 lvl:2.65) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.13 lvl:3.57) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.13 lvl:2.90) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.17) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.04 lvl:2.67) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Working with Computers (imp:3.04 lvl:3.01) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.03 lvl:2.77) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.03 lvl:2.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.99 lvl:3.02) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.90 lvl:2.90) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:2.88 lvl:2.17) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.86 lvl:2.25) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.86 lvl:3.68) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.82 lvl:2.68) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.74 lvl:2.38) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.72) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.65 lvl:1.86) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.62 lvl:1.76) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.62 lvl:3.21) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.57 lvl:1.93) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.57 lvl:2.84) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.50 lvl:1.63) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.49 lvl:2.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.45 lvl:2.23) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.43 lvl:1.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.42 lvl:1.59) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.40 lvl:2.69) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:1.71) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.34 lvl:2.34) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.27 lvl:2.25) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.17 lvl:1.66) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.04 lvl:1.74) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.98 lvl:1.51) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.82) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cooperation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.08) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Humility (imp:0.84) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Integrity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.60) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:0.39) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.29) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.15) — 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.
  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
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  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
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.35) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.48) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.56) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — 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:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 542,750
  annual_median    : $33,980
  annual_pct10     : $21,300
  annual_pct25     : $28,330
  annual_pct75     : $37,250
  annual_pct90     : $46,570
  annual_mean      : $34,230
  hourly_median    : $16.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Virgin Islands ($51,760)
  lowest_state     : Texas ($21,550)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.402x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  451,790  median: $  33,540
  Educational Services                     emp:   32,650  median: $  35,400
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   20,280  median: $  34,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,270  median: $  34,790
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,260  median: $  33,510
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,370  median: $  34,320
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,220  median: $  34,450
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,450  median: $  34,480
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,740  median: $  34,070
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,580  median: $  35,240

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  451,790  median: $  33,540
  Educational Services                     emp:   32,650  median: $  35,400
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   20,280  median: $  34,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,270  median: $  34,790
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,260  median: $  33,510
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,370  median: $  34,320
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,220  median: $  34,450
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,450  median: $  34,480
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,740  median: $  34,070
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,580  median: $  35,240

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:05:27.861120Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Minimum wage in the United States (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q6865497
  Extract: In the United States, the minimum wage is set by federal U.S. labor law and a range of state and local laws. The first federal minimum wage was instituted in the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but later found to be unconstitutional. In 1

  Title: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
  QID: Q134500668
  Extract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or the Big Beautiful Bill, is a U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing tax and spending policies that form the core of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. The bill was signed into law by Trump on July 4, 2025. Althou

  Title: Busser (similarity: 0.0625)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busser
  QID: Q5001288
  Extract: In North America, a busser, sometimes known as a busboy or busgirl, is a person in the restaurant and catering industry clearing tables, taking dirty dishes to the dishwasher, setting tables, refilling and otherwise assisting the waiting staff. In British English, the terms commis waiter, commis boy

  Title: Gender pay gap in the United States (similarity: 0.2366)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_pay_gap_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q6743173
  Extract: The gender pay gap in the United States is a measure comparing the earnings of men and women in the workforce. According to Pew Research in 2024, women earned 85% as much as men, up from 81% in 2003. However when variables such as hours worked, occupations chosen, and education and job experience ar

  Title: French cuisine (similarity: 0.0833)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_cuisine
  QID: Q6661
  Extract: French cuisine is the cooking traditions and practices of France. In the 14th century, Guillaume Tirel, a court chef known as "Taillevent", wrote Le Viandier, one of the earliest recipe collections of medieval France. In the 17th and 18th centuries, chefs François Pierre La Varenne and Marie-Antoine

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions and comprehensive skill/knowledge profiles. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence across geographic regions and industries.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:02:24.797183+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,643
tokens_output        : 4,195
cost_usd             : $0.045315
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic match being 'Busser' which covers a subset of this broader occupational category. The occupation encompasses various support roles across dining establishments beyond just table clearing.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers support food service operations by cleaning tables, replacing linens, setting tables, carrying trays, and serving basic items like water and coffee to customers. They maintain clean service areas and assist other food service staff in busy restaurant, cafeteria, and bar environments. This entry-level position requires physical stamina and strong customer service skills to facilitate smooth dining experiences.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers start their shifts by setting tables with clean linens, silverware, and condiments, then greet and seat customers as they arrive. Throughout service hours, they serve water, coffee, and rolls to patrons while monitoring dining areas for spills or broken dishes that need immediate cleanup. Between customer interactions, they collect dirty dishes and tableware, carrying loaded trays to kitchen areas for cleaning. They regularly wipe down tables and chairs, replace soiled tablecloths, and restock service stations with clean supplies. During busy periods, they may assist bartenders by mixing basic drink flavors or operating cash registers when needed.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful workers possess strong physical stamina and trunk strength to carry heavy trays and stand for extended periods while maintaining steady hand-eye coordination for safe dish handling. They excel at multitasking with strong time management skills, able to monitor multiple tables while prioritizing urgent cleaning tasks and customer requests. Individuals with high social orientation and service mentality thrive in this role, as they genuinely enjoy helping others and working cooperatively within busy team environments. Those who succeed demonstrate reliable dependability and optimistic attitudes that help maintain positive dining atmospheres even during stressful rush periods.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 74% of workers holding this education level and 22.4% entering with less than high school completion according to O*NET data. New workers typically receive brief on-the-job training covering food safety basics, table setting procedures, and customer service protocols. Prior experience in customer service or physical labor environments is helpful but not required, as employers focus on work ethic and willingness to learn rather than specialized skills.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This role serves as an entry point into the food service industry, with natural progression paths to positions like food servers, waitstaff, or bartenders that offer higher wages and tip income. Workers may advance to supervisory roles like shift leaders or assistant managers within larger restaurant operations after gaining experience and demonstrating leadership abilities. Some individuals use this position to explore other hospitality careers including hotel housekeeping, event services, or specialized food preparation roles that build on their customer service foundation.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 542,750 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $33,980 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $21,300 at the 10th percentile to $46,570 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Virgin Islands offering the highest median wages at $51,760 compared to Texas at $21,550, representing a 2.40x difference across markets. The accommodation and food services sector dominates employment with 451,790 positions, followed by educational services with 32,650 jobs, indicating stable demand across diverse dining environments. Strong employment concentration in tourism-heavy regions and urban areas with dense restaurant scenes provides the best advancement opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Physical tasks like table cleaning, dish collection, and customer interaction remain largely automation-resistant due to the need for human dexterity and social engagement skills. However, some routine tasks like order taking and payment processing may face technology displacement as restaurants adopt self-service kiosks and mobile ordering systems.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share customer service orientation, cash handling, and food safety knowledge in quick-service environments.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (imp:4.3)
    data: Run cash registers task
    data: Food service area cleaning
  [career_pathway] Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression path sharing customer interaction skills and food service knowledge with higher earning potential.
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.9)
    data: Serve ice water, coffee, rolls task
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
  [task_similarity] Dishwashers (35-9021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve collecting dirty dishes, cleaning food service areas, and maintaining sanitation standards.
    data: Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls task
    data: Scrape and stack dirty dishes task
    data: Physical strength requirements
  [transferable_skill] Bartenders (35-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Bartender helper tasks like mixing drink flavors and bar area cleaning provide direct skill transfer opportunities.
    data: Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks task
    data: Service Orientation transferable skill
    data: Customer service knowledge
  [riasec_cluster] Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Realistic work involving physical cleaning tasks and conventional organization of work spaces.
    data: R:5.63, C:4.57 RIASEC scores
    data: Cleaning and maintenance tasks
    data: Physical strength abilities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['busser', 'busboy', 'busgirl', 'dining room attendant', 'cafeteria attendant', 'bartender helper', 'bar back', 'table cleaner']
  exclude_keywords : ['waiter', 'waitress', 'server', 'bartender', 'cook']
  title_patterns   : ['*attendant*', '*helper*', '*back*', 'bus*', '*support*']
  common_variations: ['busser', 'bussing', 'dining room support', 'food service attendant', 'table attendant', 'restaurant attendant', 'bar attendant', 'service helper']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'food', 'equipment', 'service', 'principles', 'tables', 'clean', 'supplies', 'customers', 'customer', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'dining', 'ideas', 'dishes', 'serving', 'techniques', 'materials']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
food                       31  0.01070  dwas                 dwas:48%  onet_tasks:23%  inference:23%
equipment                  31  0.01070  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:74%  dwas:16%  onet_tasks:10%
service                    19  0.00656  inference            inference:63%  onet_tasks:16%  onet_dimensions:11%
principles                 16  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tables                     13  0.00449  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  wikipedia:15%
clean                      12  0.00414  dwas                 dwas:42%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:25%
supplies                   12  0.00414  dwas                 dwas:67%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:8%
customers                  12  0.00414  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
customer                   12  0.00414  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
dining                     11  0.00380  inference            inference:55%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
dishes                     10  0.00345  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
serving                    10  0.00345  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:40%  onet_dimensions:10%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                   10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
monitoring                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
standards                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needed                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                        8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%