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food service

American  

noun

  1. the preparation, delivery, serving, etc., of ready-to-eat foods.

    The cafeteria employs over 20 people in food service.


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AFSCME’s members include custodians, gardeners, dining hall food service staff, transportation workers and skilled craft workers such as plumbers and electricians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Chief Executive Fabio Sandri said chicken demand remained healthy across all regions during the quarter, driven by solid grain supply, consumer momentum in retail and food service, and the affordability of chicken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The Census Bureau reports retail and food service sales for February.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

People who rely on a cut-price food service say they would struggle to feed themselves without it.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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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