What is a cafeteria attendant and how to become one

Key steps to become a cafeteria attendant

1. Explore cafeteria attendant education requirements

   Most common cafeteria attendant degrees

   High School Diploma

   42.0 %

   Bachelor's

   20.0 %

   Associate

   17.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific cafeteria attendant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cleanliness	24.36%
   Kitchen Equipment	17.88%
   Culinary	15.39%
   Safety Standards	14.46%
   Food Handling	8.02%

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3. Complete relevant cafeteria attendant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cafeteria attendants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cafeteria attendant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cafeteria attendant resumes.

4. Research cafeteria attendant duties and responsibilities

   • Manage VIP's with personal requirements and assist in their room set up and hospitality experience.
   • Adhere to HACCP laws and following all food safety rules and regulations.
   • Set up dish machine, intake trays, plates and cups, scrap plates clean and run through machine.
   • Sanitize, sterilize and maintain cleanliness of utensils and kitchen products.

5. Prepare your cafeteria attendant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your cafeteria attendant resume.

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6. Apply for cafeteria attendant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cafeteria attendant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams