Occupation
Cooks, Short Order
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.
$35,880 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 35-2015.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
- 02Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
- 03Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
- 04Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
- 05Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
- 06Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
- 07Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- 08Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
- 09Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats, such as steaks and chops.
- 10Order supplies and stock them on shelves.
- 11Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
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What the posting will be called
CookGrill CookLine CookShort Order CookBroiler CookDeli Cook (Delicatessen Cook)Food and Beverage AttendantPizza MakerPrep Cook (Preparation Cook)Snack Bar Cook
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Knowledge the job leans on
Food ProductionCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingCommunications and MediaChemistryPublic Safety and SecurityForeign Language
Skills that carry over from service
Time ManagementService OrientationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingInstructingNegotiation