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Older Workers: Are They a Viable Labor Force for the Foodservice Industry?

Division of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The "greying of America" will have an influence on the foodservice industry labor force, as the proportion of older workers increases. Numerous factors such as governmental and cor porate policy, as well as individual needs influence labor force participation of older individuals. Commonly held stereotypes about older workers are not generally supported by the literature, indicating special problems which older workers must overcome if they are to be successfully employed. The literature supports the use of specific employment and training in terventions if more older workers are to be successfully employed.

Key Words: Key Words: older worker, training • job restructuring • work performance • demographics.

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