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I Want to Work in Food Service

I Want to Work in Food Service

by Mooney, Carla

ISBN: 9781680209754

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Working in food service is one of the most common ways young people get started in the job market. Restaurants need friendly and efficient workers to greet, seat, and serve their customers. Food establishments of all kinds also need people to prepare food and clean up. The skills learned from working in food service can lead young people to a variety of other careers. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Work in Food Service explores what it takes to work in this industry, as well as the best ways to get started in these popular part-time jobs.

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  • Copyright: 2025
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • High Interest, Low Readability (Hi-Lo)
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 650.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Reviews and Awards for I Want to Work in Food Service

"VERDICT: Whether exploring traditional employment or entrepreneurial ventures, readers will feel empowered to take the first steps toward their professional journeys thanks to this series that’s perfect for school library collections."
-- School Library Journal

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You're Hired! Series

Entering the workforce is an exciting step for young people eager to share their talents and skills with the rest of the world. Part-time jobs in a variety of industries can help kids identify their professional strengths and weaknesses as they start earning their own money. The You’re Hired! series discusses the most common first jobs available to teens. Some young people may enjoy working as cashiers, food-service workers, or camp counselors. Other young people may prefer the challenge of starting their own babysitting, dog-walking, or lawncare business. With striking color photographs, a fun Find Out More section, and a useful index, this series will guide teens through the process of finding and starting a first job—and perhaps even spark a passion for a future career.