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waiter [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- server - food and beverage services
1, record 1, English, server%20%2D%20food%20and%20beverage%20services
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- waiter 1, record 1, English, waiter
correct
- waitress 1, record 1, English, waitress
correct
- waiter - food and beverage services 1, record 1, English, waiter%20%2D%20food%20and%20beverage%20services
correct
- waitress - food and beverage services 1, record 1, English, waitress%20%2D%20food%20and%20beverage%20services
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- garçon de table - service des aliments et boissons
1, record 1, French, gar%C3%A7on%20de%20table%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fille de table - service des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, fille%20de%20table%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
- serveur - service des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, serveur%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
- serveuse - service des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, serveuse%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
- serveur de table - service des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, serveur%20de%20table%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
- serveuse de table - service des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, serveuse%20de%20table%20%2D%20service%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waiter
1, record 2, English, waiter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- waitress 2, record 2, English, waitress
correct, see observation
- server 3, record 2, English, server
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A waiter/waitress is considered the front line person in the hospitality industry ... A typical work shift would include preparing the table or counter for meals, greeting customers and presenting menus, writing up orders and placing them with the kitchen, picking up and serving orders, checking for customer satisfaction, suggesting and serving desserts and beverages, totalling and presenting the bill for payment and possibly cleaning and re-setting tables. 2, record 2, English, - waiter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
waitress: term used only when referring to women. 4, record 2, English, - waiter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- serveur
1, record 2, French, serveur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- serveuse 2, record 2, French, serveuse
correct, feminine noun
- garçon de salle 3, record 2, French, gar%C3%A7on%20de%20salle
correct, masculine noun
- fille de salle 3, record 2, French, fille%20de%20salle
feminine noun
- garçon de table 4, record 2, French, gar%C3%A7on%20de%20table
correct, masculine noun
- fille de table 2, record 2, French, fille%20de%20table
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Celui qui sert] des repas et des boissons dans les restaurants, cafés ou établissements similaires [...] : dresse les tables ou les comptoirs [...] présente le menu ou la carte aux clients [...] inscrit la commande sur une fiche [...] et la transmet à la cuisine; sert les mets; présente la note au client [...] enlève [...] les assiettes [...] 5, record 2, French, - serveur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- camarero
1, record 2, Spanish, camarero
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waiter
1, record 3, English, waiter
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- salver 2, record 3, English, salver
correct, specific
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] flat tray of silver or other metal used for carrying or serving glasses, cups and dishes at table or for the presenting of a letter or card by a servant. 3, record 3, English, - waiter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plateau
1, record 3, French, plateau
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Support plat servant à poser et à transporter (des objets), à recevoir ou à présenter des aliments, des boissons, du courrier [...] 2, record 3, French, - plateau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En argent ou autres métaux. 2, record 3, French, - plateau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- junior station waiter
1, record 4, English, junior%20station%20waiter
Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- demi-chef 2, record 4, English, demi%2Dchef
- demi-chef de rang 2, record 4, English, demi%2Dchef%20de%20rang
- waiter 3, record 4, English, waiter
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "waiter" : Feminine form: waitress. 4, record 4, English, - junior%20station%20waiter
Record 4, Key term(s)
- waitress
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demi chef de rang
1, record 4, French, demi%20chef%20de%20rang
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- demi-chef de rang 2, record 4, French, demi%2Dchef%20de%20rang
correct
- demi-chef 2, record 4, French, demi%2Dchef
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un établissement de restauration important, personne chargée du service d'un petit rang. Relève du chef de rang ou du maître d'hôtel. 1, record 4, French, - demi%20chef%20de%20rang
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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