Job Description - Short Order Cook:
A short order cook specializes in preparing food quickly in a restaurant or other food establishment that emphasizes fast service, for example a coffee shop.
Employment Facts - Short Order Cook:
There were 171,000 short order cooks employed in 2008.
Educational Requirements - Short Order Cook:
Short order cooks are generally trained on-the-job.
Advancement Opportunities - Short Order Cook:
With experience, a short order cook may move into a supervisory position.
Job Outlook - Short Order Cook:
Short order cooks can expect slower than average job growth through 2018, but turnover will be high. Therefore job opportunities for those wishing to work as short order cooks will be good.
Earnings - Short Order Cook:
In 2009 short order cooks earned a median annual salary of $19,520 and median hourly wages of $9.38 (U.S.).
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A Day in a Short Order Cook's Life:
On a typical day a short order cook's tasks might include:
- grilling burgers
- preparing eggs
- frying bacon
- preparing several items at the same time
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Cooks and Food Preparation Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos331.htm (visited January 21, 2011).
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, Short Order Cook, on the Internet at http://online.onetcenter.org/link/details/35-2015.00 (visited January 21, 2011).
