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Short Order Cook

Short Order Cook

  • Perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environments.
  • Bring joy to customers with quick, delicious meals made to order.
  • Master the art of crafting diverse dishes in a short time.
💰 Earn $36K-$42K
📚 None
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Overview

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.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

18,400 in Total

Earnings

$37,590 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
  • Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
  • Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
  • Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
  • Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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