To work as a counter worker, you typically need to:

• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this job. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

On-the-job training

Almost all counter workers learn their skills on the job from an experienced worker. Training includes:

• taking and serving orders;
• using equipment necessary for the job;
• providing customer service; and
• studying restaurant policies.

After training, another worker supervises your work. Training generally lasts up to one month.