Cook vs Server
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Pay
Cook
$19.00 typical, an hour
Most Cooks earn $17.00 to $21.00 an hour.
From 4,976 postings that list pay
33,956 open jobs now
Server
$17.00 typical, an hour
Most Servers earn $14.54 to $20.00 an hour.
From 1,367 postings that list pay
17,414 open jobs now
Cooks typically earn about $2.00 more an hour than Servers.
What each one does
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
Server
- Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
- Take food and beverage orders accurately.
- Serve food and drinks promptly to guests.
- Clean tables and the dining area.
- Stock service stations and side work areas.
- Handle payments and return correct change.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Cook
Asked for in both
- Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 15 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 15 postings
More common in Cook postings
- Food Preparation 4 in 10 postings
- Kitchen Management 1 in 10 postings
- Portion Control 1 in 10 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 15 postings
- Preparing meals 1 in 20 postings
Server
Asked for in both
- Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
- Food Service 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
More common in Server postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Alcohol Service 1 in 10 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 10 postings
- POS Systems 1 in 10 postings
- Food and Beverage Ordering 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Cook
SUNDANCE LINE COOK - Full Time
Unnamed employerPay not stated Silverton Casino LLC - Las Vegas, NV 89139Food SafetyFood Preparation- Pay not stated Bay View, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USACustomer ServiceFood ServiceFood PreparationSafety and SanitationFood Safety
Server
Server - Legal Sea Foods
Legal Sea FoodsPay not stated LSF Braintree LLC - Braintree, MA 02184POS SystemsCustomer ServiceFood ServiceCash HandlingServer/Waitstaff Part Time - Senior Living
Inspired Living OcoeePay not stated Ocoee, FL, USCustomer ServiceFood ServiceQuality of Service (QoS)
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