Abstract: A carrying device and method of using the same is characterized by, in some embodiments, a central section having at least two side pieces, a central crossbar, a middle crossbar, at least one handle, at least one front post, a first platform, and a second platform, and a rear section attached to the center section wherein the rear section has at least one step-shaped unit. In some embodiments, the first platform and the second platform may swivel to accommodate a user who wishes to place the carrying device on either the user's right shoulder or left shoulder. To use the device, in some embodiments, a user may place one or more food service items on at least one of the carrying surfaces provided by the center section of the device, step-shaped unit(s), first platform, and/or second platform.