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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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Also on Thursday, McCormick said it reorganized its business around four commercial divisions for the combined company–Americas consumer, international consumer, global food service and global flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

Nearly 29% of in-store sales at convenience stores came from food service last year, up from 23% in 2021, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

To be sure, the other two big employment sectors for teens, hospitality and food service, remain depressed.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

“Judy Gaffney, one of our wonderful food service employees, who, on several occasions, accidentally-on-purpose dropped her tray in the dining hall.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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