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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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The food service and convenience-food company on Wednesday posted a profit of $162.3 million, or $1.03 a share, compared with $131.5 million, or 84 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

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

Teens and parents of teens told MarketWatch that young workers rarely hear back about entry-level service jobs, for instance in food service, unless they have a personal introduction or connection to the employer.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 12, 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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