Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals to serve food to customers in formal or informal settings. Includes instruction in the nutritional, sensory, and functional properties of food and its ingredients; food services principles; table and counter services; dining room operations and procedures; service personnel supervision and management; communication skills; business math; safety; and sanitation.

Career Opportunities

Food Preparation Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
$37880
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match


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