Server: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A server often carries several plates at once, using a tray to keep everything steady and safe.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people ate meals at inns and taverns, and workers brought food and drinks to travelers sitting at the tables.
Tools of the trade
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Order pad
A small notepad where a server writes down what each guest wants to eat and drink, so nothing gets forgotten.
A day in the job
- Opening timeBefore guests arrive, servers set the tables with plates, cups, and napkins, and check that everything is clean and bright.
Quiz time
Servers are the ones who cook the food in the kitchen.