Juicer vs food runner/busser

The differences between juicers and food runner/bussers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a juicer has an average salary of $33,161, which is higher than the $28,577 average annual salary of a food runner/busser.

The top three skills for a juicer include fresh juices, smoothies and POS. The most important skills for a food runner/busser are cleanliness, wine, and excellent guest.

Juicer vs food runner/busser overview

	Juicer	Food Runner/Busser
Yearly salary	$33,161	$28,577
Hourly rate	$15.94	$13.74
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	637	124,680
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	23	23
Years of experience	-	-

Juicer vs food runner/busser salary

Juicers and food runner/bussers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Juicer	Food Runner/Busser
Average salary	$33,161	$28,577
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	The Culinary Institute of America
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between juicer and food runner/busser education

There are a few differences between a juicer and a food runner/busser in terms of educational background:

	Juicer	Food Runner/Busser
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Juicer vs food runner/busser demographics

Here are the differences between juicers' and food runner/bussers' demographics:

	Juicer	Food Runner/Busser
Average age	23	23
Gender ratio	Male, 41.9% Female, 58.1%	Male, 75.4% Female, 24.6%
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 juicer and food runner/busser duties and responsibilities

Juicer example responsibilities.

Blend smoothies, juice fruits and vegetables, and bake goods emphasizing vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free products.
Input customer's orders correctly using a POS system.
Work as a juicer/prep in the BOH for Rainbowjuices.
Work on POS, accurately punching in orders and handling tasks.
Create juices, coffee, smoothies and other types of beverages while simultaneously manning a cash register and taking customer orders.
Operate slicers; properly prewash food items used to cook; clean dining area; restock food utensils and clean bathrooms.

Food runner/busser example responsibilities.

Manage event reservations and party requests, inform customers about upcoming events and specials.
Educate and experience in fine dining experience, professional etiquette and wine knowledge
Operate a POS system, highly experience with cash handling methods.
Give assistance to clients at POS to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
Note allergies and special accommodations on receipts to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.
Collaborate closely alongside coworkers to ensure customer satisfaction and overall cleanliness of the establishment.

Juicer vs food runner/busser skills

Common juicer skills

Fresh Juices, 51%
Smoothies, 34%
POS, 11%
Customers Orders, 3%
Food Safety, 1%

Common food runner/busser skills

Cleanliness, 14%
Wine, 13%
Excellent Guest, 8%
Culinary, 6%
Water Glasses, 6%
Food Delivery, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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