Busser vs Food Service Worker
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Busser
$12.50 typical, an hour
Most Bussers earn $9.00 to $16.00 an hour.
From 416 postings that list pay
4,165 open jobs now
Food Service Worker
$17.00 typical, an hour
Most Food Service Workers earn $15.00 to $19.00 an hour.
From 1,421 postings that list pay
10,958 open jobs now
Food Service Workers typically earn about $4.50 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
Food Service Worker
- Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes.
- Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Deliver meals to residents or customers in a timely manner.
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean dining rooms and kitchen areas.
- Stock supplies and organize kitchen work areas.
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 10 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 20 postings
More common in Busser postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
Food Service Worker
Asked for in both
- Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
- Food Service 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
More common in Food Service Worker postings
- Food Preparation 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Infection Control 1 in 15 postings
- Preparing meals 1 in 15 postings
- Food Service Worker Certificate 1 in 15 postings
- Portion Control 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Busser
Isabella's Busser / Runner-4
Arcis GolfPay not stated Grayhawk Golf Club, Isabella's Kitchen - Scottsdale, AZServer Assistant- Part-time
Detroit Athletic ClubPay not stated Main Work Location - Detroit, MI 48226Restaurant ManagementMember Management
Food Service Worker
Breakfast Attendant
Island Hospitality ManagementPay not stated GARDEN GROVE, CAFood PreparationReceivingFood ServiceFood Services Representative I-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Part Time
Atlantic Health SystemPay not stated Morristown, NJ, United StatesFood SafetyCustomer ServiceFood PreparationFood ServiceFast Food Attendant 4
DufryPay not stated DETROIT, MI, US, 48242Customer ServiceCash HandlingCash Register OperationsLabelingStocking +1
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