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This section shows the most common work activities required by First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in order of importance. Click on a link in the Work Activity column to view more detailed information.
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Work Activity Work Activity Description Rank by Importance (Out of 100)
Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 78
Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 77
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 73
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. 72
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. 71
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. 69
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. 68
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. 68
Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 68
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 67
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. 67
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. 67
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 65
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. 64
Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. 64
Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 62
Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). 61
Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. 60
Communicating with People Outside the Organization Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. 60
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. 59
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 58
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. 58
Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. 57
Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. 56
Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. 56
Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 55
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. 55
Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. 53
Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. 53
Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. 51
Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. 49
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. 49
Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. 47
Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 47
Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 47
Staffing Organizational Units Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. 45
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. 42
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. 27
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. 26
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. 23
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. 19
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Based on a national survey, the most important work activity for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers is Getting Information with a score of 78 out of 100. The second most important work activity is Training and Teaching Others with a score of 77 out of 100. The third most important work activity is Making Decisions and Solving Problems with a score of 73 out of 100.
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