When the food is ready, attendants bring it to the customers. They also fill cups with coffee, water, or soda. They may prepare milk shakes and ice cream treats. Attendants may also prepare sandwiches or wrap food for take out. They also clean the counters after customers, write up checks, and accept payments.
Some attendants work at cafeterias and buffets.
The main duty of these workers is to serve the food to customers as they walk by. They carve meat, dish out food, ladle soups, and serve beverages. Counter Attendants is in the Personal and Commercial Services Career Cluster.