Cooks, Short Order
Also called:
Cook, Line Cook, Grill 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:
- Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
- Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
- food production
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Attention
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Point of sale POS software
- Aldelo Systems Aldelo for Restaurants Pro
- Foodman Home-Delivery
Inventory management software
- Inventory control software
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$19,730
per year, on average
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