Hourly Wage for Food Service Clerk Salary in the United States

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How much does a Food Service Clerk make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Food Service Clerk in the United States is $16 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $14 and $19. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Food Service Clerk

Palolo Chinese Home - Honolulu , HI

Join Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Food Service Clerk in Honolulu, HI, where you can showcase your skills and passion for the food service industry. This onsite position offers a competitive pay ...

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Grocery - Service Clerk Gjusta Grocer: A neighborhood grocery store, filled with bread, wine, and ... Understanding, knowledge, and ability to comply with safety, sanitation and food handling ...

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Clerk Helper - Food Maxx - Balfour Rd., Brentwood, CA

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... services). We are currently recruiting for the position of: Clerk Helper - Food Maxx - 4461 Balfour ... Rd., Brentwood, CA 94513 The Clerk Helper is an excellent entry level store position, with many ...

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Meat Service Clerk

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Hospital Diet Clerk/Food Service

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Serve hot food on lunch line * Put together trays and check accuracy Requirements: * Basic computer skills Tem porary Position Schedule: 4.5 WEEKS FROM 5/15 - 6/16 Sunday - Thursday (5:00A-1:30P) 4 ...

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Excellent customer service skills and a true team player * Attention to detail, with critical ... Food or product distribution industry strongly preferred but not mandatory * Manufacturing ...

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What does a Food Service Clerk do?

Food Service Clerk in Portage, MI

Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection.

January 28, 2023

Food Service Clerk in Wayland, MI

Maintains professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined in the employee handbook.

December 11, 2022

Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and explains to customers accurately and in a cheerful and helpful manner.

February 21, 2023

Assists with weekly inventory and receiving product in the location.

March 05, 2023

Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitization standards while preparing food, serving food and clean up.

March 17, 2023

Checks products in prep area and restocks items to ensure sufficient supply throughout the shift.

May 06, 2023

Food Service Clerk

Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.

December 22, 2022

Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department.

March 01, 2023

Handle damaged and unsaleable product according to Company policy.

March 04, 2023

Follow approved procedures for receiving and storing product to ensure quality protection and product rotation.

May 02, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Food Service Clerk in the United States. The average hourly rate for Food Service Clerk ranges from $14 to $19 with the average hourly pay of $16. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $14 to $19 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $16.

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