Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
SOC Code: 35-9011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $31,595 | $44,179 | $56,742 | $69,326 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $29,182 | $38,584 | $47,986 | $57,387 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $29,432 | $38,230 | $47,029 | $55,827 |
| Boulder, CO | $32,427 | $38,334 | $44,221 | $50,128 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $31,366 | $37,502 | $43,638 | $49,774 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $32,427 | $38,189 | $43,971 | $49,733 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35,942 | $40,518 | $45,074 | $49,650 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $37,752 | $41,288 | $44,845 | $48,381 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,213 | $40,206 | $44,179 | $48,173 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $34,466 | $38,958 | $43,430 | $47,923 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.4 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Food Production | 3.2 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
| Production and Processing | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 74.0% |
| Less than high school | 22.4% |
| Some college | 2.5% |
| Associate's degree | 1.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
- Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
- Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
- Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
- Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service.
- Maintain adequate supplies of items, such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
- Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
- Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
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