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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Food Preparation and Serving Related · SOC 35-9011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$33,980
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
88,000
Proj. Annual Openings
542,750
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.0%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Coordination
3.Service Orientation
4.Speaking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
Common titles: Barback, Buffet Attendant, Bus Boy, Bus Person, Busser, Dining Room Attendant
Representative Tasks
- •Run cash registers.
- •Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
- •Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
- •Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
- •Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Serve food or beverages.
- •Clean food service areas.
- •Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.
- •Operate cash registers.
- •Arrange tables or dining areas.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
14
Occupations Shown
1.0%
Avg AI Exposure
9
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 64% Bright |
| Median Salary | $33,980 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |