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What is a better job? A Cook or a Waitress?
For the future I would like to know which one is better. {Maybe for a future job} Can you help me?
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Nirupam’s Answer
Profession should not be choice it should be personal love and interest, otherwise you can’t carry for long. First try to know the role for both the position then feel for which position you are passionate and take decision. As of my openion in culinary it takes time to learn the whole process and different recipes but preparing food and presenting it is an art. And it’s a beautiful profession. If you can become a chef and can make good food everyone is going to love you.
Thank you. Hope my advice will help you to take the decision.
Thank you. Hope my advice will help you to take the decision.
I'm excited to put your great advice to good use!
Jazzy
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Denise’s Answer
I have been both cook,waitress,dishwasher and that depends on if you are a social person if so waitresses would b a good fit plus you get money everyday.A cook gets paid whenever pay day is cooking is fast paste but makes the work day go fast. So either one is alright it depends on your personality type
Thank you!
Jazzy
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Nio’s Answer
Hi Jazzy!
You're asking a great question! Both careers are viable options in the hospitality industry, and both require different skill sets.
Serving requires the ability to multi-task, salesmanship, customer service skills, being able to carry heavy trays, memorization, and interpersonal skills. You will also need to understand how to use a Point of Sales system to take orders and to retain knowledge about the menu and it's ingredients. The expectation of the server role is to know the menu inside and out to answer guests' questions and to offer suggestions based on their preferences. You need the ability to create connections with others in a short amount of time to make recommendations for things like meal and beverage choices, and it's a very physical job that requires stamina and endurance.
Cooking is also a physical job that requires multitasking, and also food safety knowledge, creativity, the ability to work in a team, and time management skills. You will need to be able to learn recipes and correct portion sizes, maintaining the equipment behind the line, and knife handling skills. Learning to work both independently and function as a unit are very important in a kitchen, as everyone has an important part to play behind the line and for everything to flow smoothly, communication skills are an absolute necessity in this role.
The great news is that you can make great money doing both. Servers generally make money via tips, but the model for how you collect them differs by state and by restaurant, so it's best to learn how servers collect their tips if you go to interviews at restaurants.
In terms of what is better, it depends on what you're looking for out of your career. Both are wonderful choices, and are very necessary roles in the hospitality industry. Both jobs can be high stress and physically demanding, but both jobs can lead to other careers in the future, such as positions in culinary management or marketing. The skills you learn in the hospitality industry are transferable to just about any industry and will benefit you greatly in the future. People who enjoy being social and engaging with others typical enjoy serving roles, while those who are meticulous and like to work with their hands usually thrive in Back Of House roles. I hope that you and many others will consider hospitality industry roles in the future!
You're asking a great question! Both careers are viable options in the hospitality industry, and both require different skill sets.
Serving requires the ability to multi-task, salesmanship, customer service skills, being able to carry heavy trays, memorization, and interpersonal skills. You will also need to understand how to use a Point of Sales system to take orders and to retain knowledge about the menu and it's ingredients. The expectation of the server role is to know the menu inside and out to answer guests' questions and to offer suggestions based on their preferences. You need the ability to create connections with others in a short amount of time to make recommendations for things like meal and beverage choices, and it's a very physical job that requires stamina and endurance.
Cooking is also a physical job that requires multitasking, and also food safety knowledge, creativity, the ability to work in a team, and time management skills. You will need to be able to learn recipes and correct portion sizes, maintaining the equipment behind the line, and knife handling skills. Learning to work both independently and function as a unit are very important in a kitchen, as everyone has an important part to play behind the line and for everything to flow smoothly, communication skills are an absolute necessity in this role.
The great news is that you can make great money doing both. Servers generally make money via tips, but the model for how you collect them differs by state and by restaurant, so it's best to learn how servers collect their tips if you go to interviews at restaurants.
In terms of what is better, it depends on what you're looking for out of your career. Both are wonderful choices, and are very necessary roles in the hospitality industry. Both jobs can be high stress and physically demanding, but both jobs can lead to other careers in the future, such as positions in culinary management or marketing. The skills you learn in the hospitality industry are transferable to just about any industry and will benefit you greatly in the future. People who enjoy being social and engaging with others typical enjoy serving roles, while those who are meticulous and like to work with their hands usually thrive in Back Of House roles. I hope that you and many others will consider hospitality industry roles in the future!
I am really grateful you took the time to answer this question.
Jazzy
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Paul’s Answer
It really depends on what you want to do and where you want to go. Each one is done correctly is very rewarding and very profitable. A good waitress will work their weight in gold. I have seen some make two and $300 off one table and I've also seen where they've only made 50 cents so depends on how good you are. A cook they usually paid more but that's all you get is by the hour pay you don't get paid by the plate but you get to create food that people come back again and again for so the end results are which one do you feel like doing
Thank you for giving me advice.
Jazzy
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judy’s Answer
It's up to u if u know how much both positions receive first then make you decision on what u believe u need
See what's the hourly rate and it's up to you.
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Thank you so much for the advice.
Jazzy
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Jc’s Answer
For future advice Cooking are great platform and field to step in because people always need to eat so you will never be without a job unless you’re not a good cook and furthermore And some states is a top pain professional but the way to be successful always have two more professions on your belt
Thank you, Jc!
Jazzy
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Jerome’s Answer
As others have shared, being a waiter/waitress is very customer facing and requires multiple skills (multi tasking, selling, customer service and more).
I personally know individuals in both roles and each can be lucrative and rewarding. They can also be hard on the body as some work 50 hours per week on their feet.
I’d recommend. You talking with people while you are out to eat and ask their feelings about the roles. The they’ll share honestly I think :)
I personally know individuals in both roles and each can be lucrative and rewarding. They can also be hard on the body as some work 50 hours per week on their feet.
I’d recommend. You talking with people while you are out to eat and ask their feelings about the roles. The they’ll share honestly I think :)
Thank you :]
Jazzy
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Kathy’s Answer
Let me ask you this...which one would you feel better about doing?
As a waitress, you get to mingle with strangers. If you are a person who enjoys talking with strangers, then maybe being a waitress. If you are outgoing and enjoy chatting it up.
As a cook, your pleasure will be in the satisfaction that your food is well liked. When folks say "compliments to the chef" that in itself is satisfying.
They make different dollar amounts. Is that the question you are trying to make, which one would make more dollars? Sometimes, it's not about the dollars. Sometimes it's about which one can make the difference in one's life.
As a waitress, you can make all the difference in how you treat people. Just by saying "hello" can make a person's day.
As a cook, you can make a decision in a person's life by how the food came out. If they liked it, they may want to be like you.
If they didn't, they may want to teach others how not to cook.
It's all in attitude.
In the beginning, it may be about how much money can one make. I get it. Especially if you are not naturally well off, financially.
Everyone starts off in the same manner, possibly.
It took me a bit to get past the dollar. It never really was about the dollar. I just wanted a job that I can pay rent with.
As a waitress you depend on the "TIPS". That is where you will make your dollars. Your attitude will make that for you.
As a cook, it's about how many people walk through the door. If your food is incredible, many folks will walk through the door and how the restaurant markets the product.
If your food is ok, then maybe not so much folks will walk through the door.
There are a lot of variables in being a cook.
As a waitress, you get to mingle with strangers. If you are a person who enjoys talking with strangers, then maybe being a waitress. If you are outgoing and enjoy chatting it up.
As a cook, your pleasure will be in the satisfaction that your food is well liked. When folks say "compliments to the chef" that in itself is satisfying.
They make different dollar amounts. Is that the question you are trying to make, which one would make more dollars? Sometimes, it's not about the dollars. Sometimes it's about which one can make the difference in one's life.
As a waitress, you can make all the difference in how you treat people. Just by saying "hello" can make a person's day.
As a cook, you can make a decision in a person's life by how the food came out. If they liked it, they may want to be like you.
If they didn't, they may want to teach others how not to cook.
It's all in attitude.
In the beginning, it may be about how much money can one make. I get it. Especially if you are not naturally well off, financially.
Everyone starts off in the same manner, possibly.
It took me a bit to get past the dollar. It never really was about the dollar. I just wanted a job that I can pay rent with.
As a waitress you depend on the "TIPS". That is where you will make your dollars. Your attitude will make that for you.
As a cook, it's about how many people walk through the door. If your food is incredible, many folks will walk through the door and how the restaurant markets the product.
If your food is ok, then maybe not so much folks will walk through the door.
There are a lot of variables in being a cook.
This was super helpful, thank you!
Jazzy
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Laurent’s Answer
hi!
what is the difference between an orange and a car. answer everything
same with your question,there no correct answer. each require different mindset,skills,knowledge,have different evolution. it depend where you want to work(type of etablishment),etc....
you must be more precise. i will say go for a trial in each position and then decide,just make sure you decide with kind of etablishment you want to work for.
all the best.
what is the difference between an orange and a car. answer everything
same with your question,there no correct answer. each require different mindset,skills,knowledge,have different evolution. it depend where you want to work(type of etablishment),etc....
you must be more precise. i will say go for a trial in each position and then decide,just make sure you decide with kind of etablishment you want to work for.
all the best.
Thank you for the advice, Laurent.
Jazzy