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Buspersons

Buspersons clear dishes, refill drinks, and keep the dining area neat.

Buspersons help to make dining in restaurants and cafeterias a pleasant experience. They set tables with dishes, napkins, silverware, glassware, and condiments.

Buspersons are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$8.80 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   4.3%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Keep work area and equipment clean.
  • Move through dining room, serving water or coffee.
  • Make sure there are enough clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes in the dining room.
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Job Title Examples:

 Bus Girl,  Bus Person,  Dietary Aid 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.