Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Food and Beverage Serving Workers

Food and beverage serving workers in healthcare refer to workers who are responsible for serving food and beverages to patients, residents, and staff in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. These workers may work in a healthcare facility’s dining room, cafeteria, or other designated area, and are responsible for tasks such as setting tables, serving food, and cleaning up after meals.

Some specific examples of food and beverage serving workers in healthcare include:

Waitstaff: Waitstaff in healthcare settings serve meals to patients, residents, and staff in dining rooms or other designated areas. They may also be responsible for setting tables, cleaning up after meals, and taking orders.

Bartenders: Bartenders in healthcare settings serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patients, residents, and staff in designated areas. They may also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized bar area, restocking supplies, and handling cash transactions.

Baristas: Baristas in healthcare settings prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages in designated areas. They may also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized coffee bar, restocking supplies, and handling cash transactions.

Overall, food and beverage serving workers in healthcare play an important role in ensuring that patients and residents have access to high-quality food and beverage service in a pleasant and welcoming environment.