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The Professional Waiter

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  1. Introduction to Gastronomy
    The beginnings of gastronomy
    1 Tema
  2. Introduction to the waiter profession
    4 Temas
  3. Different places to work and job hunting
    4 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  4. Business aspects of the profession
    Waiter or Seller? Both!
    1 Tema
    |
    1 Cuestionario
  5. Technical aspects of the profession
    Introduction to the technical aspects of the profession
    5 Temas
  6. The steps of the service
    5 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  7. The different types of customers
    Clients
    6 Temas
    |
    1 Cuestionario
  8. Interpersonal relationships and problem management
    The relationship with the kitchen and other areas of the restaurant
    3 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  9. Problem management
    5 Temas
  10. Basic hygiene and safety tips
    Health and personal safety recommendations
    1 Tema
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    1 Cuestionario
  11. Hygiene in food handling
  12. The end of the employment relationship and opportunities for growth
    Terminating the Employment Relationship
  13. Growth Opportunities within Gastronomy and other sectors
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The use of the tray

Camila 23 de octubre de 2025
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The use of the tray usually generates panic in those who never manipulated one, but it is not as difficult as it seems.


The secret is to grab it in the right way and in the administration of weight in it. The center of the tray is supported in the palm of the left hand (or right if one were left-handed), with open fingers so that it has good support and, to promote balance, the heaviest things are placed in the center.

We leave our skillful hand free to load or unload the tray. As a matter of hygiene, we should never grab glasses or cups near their mouths. It is of good tone, to serve a little of the drink at the time of delivery. We must be careful when circulating with the tray, have a notion of the space it occupies and what I am carrying in it, to avoid colliding things or people and thus prevent any type of accident.