Busser vs Cook
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Pay
Busser
$12.49 typical, an hour
Most Bussers earn $9.00 to $16.00 an hour.
From 416 postings that list pay
3,999 open jobs now
Cook
$19.00 typical, an hour
Most Cooks earn $17.50 to $21.00 an hour.
From 6,255 postings that list pay
33,368 open jobs now
Cooks typically earn about $6.51 more an hour than Bussers.
What each one does
Busser
- Clear and reset tables efficiently for the next guests.
- Maintain cleanliness of the dining room and service areas.
- Stock service stations with utensils, napkins, and other supplies.
- Support servers by delivering food, beverages, and refills.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
- Assist with opening and closing side work duties.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Cook
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area.
- Follow food safety and sanitation regulations and procedures.
- Store and rotate food supplies properly.
- Prepare food for special diets or therapeutic needs.
- Assist with dishwashing and dining service as needed.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Busser
Asked for in both
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 20 postings
More common in Busser postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
Cook
Asked for in both
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 15 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 15 postings
- Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
More common in Cook postings
- Food Preparation 4 in 10 postings
- Kitchen Management 1 in 10 postings
- Portion Control 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 15 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Busser
Server Assistant - The National
GrapevinemainPay not stated The National, 120 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of AmericaCustomer ServiceFood ServiceAlcohol ServiceBusser - Bar Verde - NYC Flagship
ClothingPay not stated New York, NYCustomer ServiceFood ServiceEquipment Maintenance
Cook
Station Cook
AfvusaPay not stated 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, USFood SafetyPOS SystemsSafety and SanitationFood ServiceFood Production +1Part time Line Cook ~ Cornelia's Restaurant
Cornelia Nixon Davis IncPay not stated Wilmington, NCFood SafetyFood ServiceFood PreparationServSafe CertificationFood Handler Certifications
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