Hospitality & Tourism
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time.
Cooks, Short Order
Average
$20,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$16,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$21,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$26,000
ANNUAL
Cooks, Short Order
1,200
Projected job openings through 2028
Cooks, Short Order
Degree Recommendations
Cooks, Short Order
01
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
02
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
03
Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
04
Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats, such as steaks and chops.
05
Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
06
Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
07
Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
08
Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
09
Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
10
Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
Cooks, Short Order
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
Hospitality & Tourism
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