Cooks, Short Order

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

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$23,320

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Cooks, Short Order 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

Training Program Areas:

Culinary Arts • OCT-Only Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Deal With External Customers

Tools

  • Commercial use cutlery
  • Commercial use ranges
  • Domestic strainers or colanders
  • Commercial use steamers
  • Commercial use graters

Technology

Point of sale POS software
Foodman Home-Delivery
Plexis Software Plexis POS
Inventory management software
Inventory control software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 55% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 34% Less than high school diploma
  • 11% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Cooks, Short Order Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cooks, Private Household

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Chefs & Head Cooks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Biological Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

  • Exeter - Job Corps

    Exeter, Rhode Island

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Support

Abilities

  • Attention
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Cooks, Short Order across the country typically make.

$11.21 / hour
$23,320 /year

Entry Level

$16.41 / hour
$34,130 /year

Median Level

$21.16 / hour
$44,010 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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