Career Outlook for Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Counter Attendants

Also known as:  Cafe Server, Cafeteria Server, Concession Stand Attendant, Food Counter Worker, Hot Dog Vender, Ice Cream Server, Snack Bar Attendant
The overall job outlook for Counter Attendant, Cafeteria, Food Concession, or Coffee Shop careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 2.61 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.43 percent per year. Demand for Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Counter Attendants is expected to go up, with an expected 127,740 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 3.57 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Counter Attendants in the following states
California 60,940
New York 35,000
Texas 31,020
Washington 22,400
Florida 21,100
Illinois 14,620
Ohio 13,850
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Counter Attendants
Guam 50
Virgin Islands 80
Montana 890
Wyoming 950
District of Columbia 1,060
West Virginia 1,210
Alaska 1,330