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	Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	Food Service Managers	Dietetic Technicians	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	Concierges
SUMMARY	62% High Risk	20% Minimal Risk	35% Low Risk	44% Moderate Risk	50% Moderate Risk	40% Moderate Risk
JOB SCORE	2.9/10	5.2/10	6.5/10	3.9/10	3.1/10	3.3/10
POLLING	72% (High Risk, Based on 61 votes)	51% (Moderate Risk, Based on 17 votes)	38% (Low Risk, Based on 68 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	66% (High Risk, Based on 28 votes)	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 43 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	3.0%	6.0%	6.4%	2.5%	2.0%	2.3%
WAGES	$34,460 or $16.57 per hour	$42,010 or $20.20 per hour	$65,310 or $31.40 per hour	$37,040 or $17.81 per hour	$36,450 or $17.52 per hour	$37,320 or $17.94 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	271,780	1,187,460	244,230	29,950	448,260	44,200
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DESCRIPTION	Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.	Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.	Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.	Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

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