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Cooks, Short Order

SOC 35-2015.00

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.

Zone 2 Food Preparation and Serving Related

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Service Orientation

3.0

Time Management

3.0

Active Learning

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Food Production

3.5

Production and Processing

3.4

English Language

3.1

Mathematics

2.9

Administration and Management

2.9

Public Safety and Security

2.9

Education and Training

2.5

Key Tasks

1Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.

2Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.

3Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.

4Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.

5Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.

Also Known As

Barbecue Cook Bed and Breakfast Cook (B&B Cook) Caterer Chuck Wagon Cook Cook Deli Cook (Delicatessen Cook) Food and Beverage Attendant Food Clerk Griddle Attendant Griddle Cook