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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant



Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars. Excludes "Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers" (41-9091) and "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 65061$17.12/hr$14.26/hr$14.76/hr$16.69/hr$18.55/hr$20.90/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
InformationN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services70$15.46/hr
Education and Health Services8,370$16.94/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,000$15.00/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 200$15.78/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 210$17.10/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 230$16.57/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 300$17.28/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 320$15.54/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 500$16.36/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 540$16.49/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 650$16.69/hr6.5%
Southeast Balance of State 650$14.72/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 660$16.70/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 710$16.47/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 770$16.64/hr0.8%
Northwest Balance of State 830$16.53/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 980$16.52/hr3.3%
Southeast Minnesota 1,050$15.22/hr3.9%
Central Minnesota 1,100$16.69/hr4.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,920$17.05/hr6.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,470$17.05/hrN/A
Minnesota 9,470$16.86/hr2.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Animal Caretakers 4,200$16.67/hr14.7%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 8,140$19.29/hr4.1%
Cooks, Short Order 780$17.56/hr6.0%


  • Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
  • Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
  • Stock service stations with items, such as ice, napkins, or straws.
  • Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
  • Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
  • Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
  • Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
  • Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
  • Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
  • Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.