Busser vs Food Service Worker

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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

Busser salaries Busser jobs

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 Worker salaries Food Service Worker jobs

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

  • Pay not stated 1166 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
    Sugar WorkFood Service
    1 day ago
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  • Pay not stated Grayhawk Golf Club, Isabella's Kitchen - Scottsdale, AZ
    16 hours ago
  • Server Assistant- Part-time

    Detroit Athletic Club
    Pay not stated Main Work Location - Detroit, MI 48226
    Restaurant ManagementMember Management
    17 hours ago
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