Cooks, Fast Food
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.
At a Glance
Cooks, Fast Food earns a median of $30,160/yr with -13.5% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word.
$30,160/yr
-13.5%
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No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Knowledge (2)
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Abilities (1)
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Technology (3)
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