Compiles and computes amounts and costs of food bought and sold from cashier records and other summaries. Operates calculating machine to compute profit or loss on each item of food or beverages sold in restaurant and individual departments and records data to keep perpetual inventory.

Examines food samples and food service records and other data to determine sales appeal and cost of preparing and serving meals and beverages in establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias or for chain of food establishments. Tastes food samples to... [+] More

Examines food samples and food service records and other data to determine sales appeal and cost of preparing and serving meals and beverages in establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias or for chain of food establishments. Tastes food samples to determine palatability and customer appeal. Calculates estimated number of servings obtainable from standard and original recipes and unit cost of preparation. Converts recipes for use in quantity preparation. Checks reservation lists and previous records and forecasts customer traffic and number of servings required for specified period of time. May investigate complaints relative to faulty cooking or quality of ingredients. May plan menus. May specialize in industrial-employee food service or cafeteria food service. May supervise food-and-beverage controller and kitchen employees. [-] Less

Cooks and prepares to-order foods requiring short preparation time. Reads food order or receives verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.

Makes sandwiches. Prepares salads and slices meats and cheese, using slicing machine. Cleans work area and food preparation equipment. May prepare beverages. May serve meals to patrons over counter.

Sells beverages, such as... [+] More

Sells beverages, such as soda, flavored water, juice, beer, and wine, to new or existing customers, such as brokers, taverns, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and supermarkets, in assigned area or territory. Services and increases business on existing accounts, and creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Calls on and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Describes and provides samples of available beverages, and emphasizes the best saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate products to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures orders. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company product development and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Tends beverage inspection machine, equipped with photoelectric cell, that automatically detects and rejects filled beverage bottles containing solid impurities

starts conveyor that conveys bottles filled with alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages through inspection machine. Removes rejected bottles from reject tray and examines... [+] More

Tends beverage inspection machine, equipped with photoelectric cell, that automatically detects and rejects filled beverage bottles containing solid impurities

starts conveyor that conveys bottles filled with alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages through inspection machine. Removes rejected bottles from reject tray and examines contents of bottles in front of inspection light to verify presence of solid impurities. Drops bottles containing impurities in refuge container for disposal. Observes bottles on conveyor to detect jamming or bottle defects, such as chips and cracks. Drops defective bottles in refuse container for disposal. Removes fallen or other bottles blocking feed or discharge openings of inspection machine and replaces bottles on conveyor. Periodically places test bottle in feed opening of inspection machine and examines reject tray for bottle to ensure that machine is operative. [-] Less

Takes food and beverage orders over telephone or intercom system and records order on ticket. Records order and time received on ticket to ensure prompt service, using time-stamping device. Proposes menu items and substitutions for items not available, and answers... [+] More

Takes food and beverage orders over telephone or intercom system and records order on ticket. Records order and time received on ticket to ensure prompt service, using time-stamping device. Proposes menu items and substitutions for items not available, and answers questions regarding food or service. Distributes order tickets or calls out order to kitchen employees. May collect charge vouchers and cash for service and keep record of transactions. May be designated according to type of order handled. [-] Less