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Serves food to officers and crew aboard ship: Prepares hot and cold drinks, and fruits, for serving, and sets tables for meals. Serves food. Washes glassware and silverware after meals, cleans messroom, and disposes of trash and garbage. Makes beds and cleans bedrooms and bathrooms assigned to ship’s officers. May be designated according to area in which work is performed or personnel served as Mess Attendant, Crew; Mess Attendant, Officers’ Room; Mess Attendant, Officers’ Salon.

Personality Traits


Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Salary and Education


How much does a Mess Attendant make?

Nationally: $16,000 – $30,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor


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