Cook (Short Order)

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Broiler Cook; Cook; Deli Cook (Delicatessen Cook); Food and Beverage Attendant; Grill Cook; Line Cook; Pizza Maker; Prep Cook (Preparation Cook); Short Order Cook; Snack Bar Cook

Tasks

• Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
• Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
• Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
• Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
• Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
• 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.
• Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.

Knowledge

• Food Production
• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Near Vision
• Trunk Strength
• Information Ordering
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Selective Attention
• Time Sharing
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Finger Dexterity
• Control Precision