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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper

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.

Annual openings

1,577

Median wage

$36,790

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
  2. Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
  3. Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
  4. Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors.
  5. Run cash registers.
  6. Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
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