Service Occupations 19.9999

Program Overview

Students will learn skills in retail, selecting merchandise, materials, and supplies, controlling costs, maximizing profits, proper storage of supplies and materials, kitchen safety, cooking and baking, dining room services, commercial laundry services, commercial housekeeping/custodial, proper use of equipment, building maintenance, and groundskeeping.

Skills

Basic work safety rules
Building and grounds maintenance
Landscaping
Basic culinary skills
Dining room services and banquet setup
Hotel and hospitality services
Basic custodial and housekeeping skills
Employability skills
Communication skills

Careers & Initiatives

Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are Building and Grounds Maintenance, Culinary/Dietary Assistant, Cook, Dishwasher, Server, Banquet Set Up, Retail Sales and Stock, Materials Management, Laundry Services, Housekeeping/Custodial (Schools, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Etc.)

In 2023, the average wage for a Janitor/Cleaner position was $17.43 an hour and $36,250 per year.