Fountain waitress/waiter vs cafeteria server

The differences between fountain waitresses/waiter and cafeteria servers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cafeteria server has an average salary of $29,674, which is higher than the $25,909 average annual salary of a fountain waitress/waiter.

The top three skills for a fountain waitress/waiter include food handling, customer service and . The most important skills for a cafeteria server are clean kitchen, quality customer service, and portion control.

Fountain waitress/waiter vs cafeteria server overview

	Fountain Waitress/Waiter	Cafeteria Server
Yearly salary	$25,909	$29,674
Hourly rate	$12.46	$14.27
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	3,788	74,546
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	23	23
Years of experience	-	-

Fountain waitress/waiter vs cafeteria server salary

Fountain waitresses/waiter and cafeteria servers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fountain Waitress/Waiter	Cafeteria Server
Average salary	$25,909	$29,674
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $32,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between fountain waitress/waiter and cafeteria server education

There are a few differences between a fountain waitress/waiter and a cafeteria server in terms of educational background:

	Fountain Waitress/Waiter	Cafeteria Server
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Fountain waitress/waiter vs cafeteria server demographics

Here are the differences between fountain waitresses/waiter' and cafeteria servers' demographics:

	Fountain Waitress/Waiter	Cafeteria Server
Average age	23	23
Gender ratio	Male, 18.6% Female, 81.4%	Male, 28.7% Female, 71.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 6.5% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 6.5% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between fountain waitress/waiter and cafeteria server duties and responsibilities

Fountain waitress/waiter example responsibilities.

Develop relationships with regular patrons; develop an understanding of their personal needs and expectations, including preferences and food allergies.
Monitor guest for intoxication and immediately report concerns to management.

Cafeteria server example responsibilities.

Manage event reservations and party requests, inform customers about upcoming events and specials.
Establish a positive relationship with co-workers and managers through a solid work ethic, positive attitude, punctuality and dependability.
Develop credibility and confidence with VIP guests by maintaining confidentiality and complying with company standards.

Fountain waitress/waiter vs cafeteria server skills

Common fountain waitress/waiter skills

Food Handling, 99%
Customer Service, 1%

Common cafeteria server skills

Clean Kitchen, 37%
Quality Customer Service, 21%
Portion Control, 14%
Food Products, 8%
Service Line, 7%
Kitchen Equipment, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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