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Cooks, Short Order

Also called: Cook, Grill Cook, Line Cook, Short Order Cook

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • food production
  • manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • reading work related information

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time
  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Point of sale POS software

  • Foodman Home-Delivery
  • Plexis Software Plexis POS

Inventory management software

  • Inventory control software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $30,360

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.