Summary of responsibilities
Kitchen and cafeteria attendants perform simple tasks in a cafeteria or kitchen such as keeping the premises clean and equipment in good order, handling and carrying food and beverages, preparing food and providing counter service. They may provide service at a snack bar, act as cashiers or be responsible for the vending machines. Their main duties usually include preparing simple foods (peeling and chopping vegetables, cutting cheese and meats, etc.), helping set up, take down, clean and set up tables, and washing pots, dishes and utensils.
Education requirement
None
Condition of employment
None
Minimum experience generally required by level of complexity
- Level 1: Not applicable
- Level 2: None
- Level 3: Not applicable
Description of the levels of complexity
Examples of job titles
- Kitchen helper
- Cafeteria helper
- Kitchen attendant
- Vegetable preparer
- Food service assistant
To be excluded from this job
- Dishwasher
- Dishwashing machine operator