Waiters and Waitresses in Battle Creek, Michigan
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Waiters and Waitresses on average make:
$31,200 ($15.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
784
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 795.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
162 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.
The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Banquet Server, Banquet Waiter, Banquet Waitress, Bar Waiter, Bar Waitress, Buffet Server, Buffet Waiter, Buffet Waitress, Car Hop, Carhop
Tools Used
Alphanumeric paging equipment, Carving knives, Cash registers, Credit card processing machines, Personal digital assistants PDA, Point of sale POS printers, Point of sale POS terminals, Point of service workstations, Portable bar code scanners, Touch screen monitors
Tasks
- Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Collect payments from customers.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
Personality
Dependability, Self-Control, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Stress Tolerance, Social Orientation, Concern for Others, Adaptability/Flexibility, Initiative, Integrity
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