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food service

American  

noun

  • food services
    plural
  1. the preparation, delivery, serving, etc., of ready-to-eat foods.

    The cafeteria employs over 20 people in food service.


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It reinstated the 9% rate on food service and hot takeaways in July after an intensive industry lobbying campaign.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Sales in its food service business, which supplies restaurants, rose 6.8%, while convenience revenue was up 5.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The chain has recently come under fire for switching up the ordering system for its in-seat food service, forcing patrons to pull out their phones during a movie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

More than half of the applicants had some work experience on their resumes, including jobs in food service, other internships or being a student-athlete.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026

When Richard was a junior in high school, she was working in food service at a residential care facility.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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