Abstract: A height-adjustable, free standing tray stand having a tray-supporting surface with a cut-out section in the forward edge of the surface. Not only is it adjustable in height, it is readily set for an individual waiter's comfort during use. The tray top, when viewed from above, is "U" or horseshoe shaped and defines a forward facing opening that allows a waiter to approach the stand with a loaded tray carried from about waist to shoulder height. In use, the waiter simply moves the loaded tray over the top of the U-shaped opening which allows his arm to move between the forward facing arms of the horseshoe and lower the loaded tray until it firmly rests securely on the upper surface on top of the tray stand. The waiter may then lower his wrist, hand and arm and conveniently remove them from beneath the tray.

Abstract: A height-adjustable, free standing tray stand having a tray-supporting surface with a cut-out section in the forward edge of the surface. Not only is it adjustable in height, it is readily set for an individual waiter's comfort during use.The tray top, when viewed from above, is "U" or horseshoe shaped and defines a forward facing opening that allows a waiter to approach the stand with a loaded tray carried from about waist to shoulder height. In use, the waiter simply moves the loaded tray over the top of the U-shaped opening which allows his arm to move between the forward facing arms of the horseshoe and lower the loaded tray until it firmly rests securely on the upper surface on top of the tray stand. The waiter may then lower his wrist, hand and arm and conveniently remove them from beneath the tray.

Abstract: A free standing hair protector with a vertical shield having an outward curvature that permits the shield to fit adjacent to the outer edge of a standard food service tray. The vertical shield meets the base at a right angle and the outer surface of the right angle edge is a transitional planar surface that is mated to fit the inner transitional shape of the service tray. The base of the hair protector shield is large enough to provide lateral support for the hair protector and also large enough so that one or more dishes can be placed upon it. When in use the outwardly facing vertical shield conforms to the tray's edge and is located between the dishes to be served and the server's head as the food is being transported to the patrons to be served. The shield height extends above the food to be served an amount which protects falling or swishing hair from reaching the food.