Waiters and Waitresses

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
2. 02Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
3. 03Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
4. 04Perform food preparation duties, such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
5. 05Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
6. 06Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
7. 07Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
8. 08Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
9. 09Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
10. 10Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
11. 11Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
12. 12Collect payments from customers.

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