Description
Workers in this unit group assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages in restaurants, cafés and other eating establishments, and perform various cleaning, fetching and carrying tasks.
Tasks
Cleans or prepares food for cooks by hand or machine
Carries meat, vegetables and other foodstuffs from delivery van to storeroom and from storeroom to kitchen
Cleans and tidies service area, kitchen surfaces, crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils and disposes of rubbish
Prepares and serves beverages and light refreshments, accepts payment and gives change
Keeps service area well stocked.
Educational Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 1 and 2.