O*NET-SOC 35-1012.00

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.8807/2017
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.8807/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8807/2017
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7507/2017
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.7507/2017
Instructing2.B.1.e3.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2017
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2017
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8807/2017
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8807/2017
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.6207/2017
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.Core8607/2017
Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.Core8707/2017
Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.Core8607/2017
Present bills and accept payments.Core8607/2017
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.Core8607/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising6.3511/2023
Conventional5.4711/2023
Realistic4.1611/2023
Social3.2111/2023
Artistic1.0111/2023
Investigative1.0111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.