Working in food service is one of the most common ways young people get started in the job market. Restaurants need friendly and efficient workers to greet, seat, and serve their customers. Food establishments of all kinds also need people to prepare food and clean up. The skills learned from working in food service can lead young people to a variety of other careers. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Work in Food Service explores what it takes to work in this industry, as well as the best ways to get started in these popular part-time jobs.