Food service counter attendants

Food service counter attendants serve customers at food counters and finish preparation of simple food items in restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other settings.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Food service counter attendants earn a salary between Ksh13,717 and Ksh76,196 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Food service counter attendants ranges from Ksh13,717 to Ksh40,649.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between Ksh16,497 and Ksh52,513 per month.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serving food to customers at counters
  • Ascertaining the products desired by customers, assisting them in making choices and taking orders
  • Cleaning, peeling, slicing and trimming foodstuffs, using manual and electric appliances
  • Preparing simple food items and reheating prepared meals
  • Portioning and wrapping food or placing it directly on plates for service to patrons
  • Packaging takeaway food
  • Stocking refrigerators, salad and buffet bars and keeping records of the quantities of food used
  • Receiving payment for food items purchased

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