Cook
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
Cook earns an average of $28,909/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.7–1.9 years. Top skills: Cooking, Food Safety And Sanitation, Food Preparation.
$28,909/yr
High school or GED
1.7–1.9 years
227
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Cooks, Fast Food
Median Wage
$30,160/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-13.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Cooking
Food Safety And Sanitation
Food Preparation
Sanitation
Food Services
Restaurant Operation
Grilling
Lifting Ability
General Mathematics
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Food Quality Assurance And Control
Production Planning
Stocks (Inventory)
Safety Training
Recipes
Poultry
Frying
Common Skills (11)
Customer Service
Cleanliness
Communication
Management
Record Keeping
Detail Oriented
Teamwork
Operations
Interpersonal Communications
Multitasking
Certifications (2)
ServSafe Certification
Food Handler's Card
Related Specializations
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