"As someone who loves ice cream, working in an ice cream shop can be a fun challenge. I can always make a tasty recommendation, but I've also learned how to work with customers, work the computer system to close out the store's finances each day, and how to be a good team member. I've also learned about the regulations
and policies for keeping the store clean and the food sanitary.

I took this job in the summer of my sophomore year of high school. It was a great first job. So great, that I came back every summer through college! Now, I manage the store on weekends to pick up extra money in addition to my weekday job. I'm on track to meet some of my savings goals, and the shifts go by quickly because
everyone is in a good mood in an ice cream store!"

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Job Description

SOC Code: 35-3023

Fast Food and Counter Workers perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Food preparation
• Stand for long periods of time
• Welcome patrons
• Mop floors

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Balance receipts
• Interacting With Others
  • Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction
  • Process customer bills or payments
  • Take customer orders
  • Operate cash registers
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment
• Work Output
  • Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment
  • Clean tableware
  • Serve food or beverages
  • Cook foods
  • Clean food service areas
  • Prepare hot or cold beverages
  • Collect dirty dishes or other tableware
  • Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations
  • Arrange tables or dining areas

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, Images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the Identity of employees and businesses.

Job Statistics

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Midlands
• Greenville
• Upstate
• Trident
• Worklink
• Catawba

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area.

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• McDonald's Corporation
• Wendy's International, Inc.
• Whataburger Restaurants, LLC
• Carl's Jr. Restaurants, LLC
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
• Papa John's International, Inc.

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area

Related Occupations

• Cooks, Fast Food
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
• Food Preparation Workers
• Baristas
• Bartenders
• Waiters and Waitresses

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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