DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order
Occupational Description:
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. Excludes "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 6E- Southwest Central | 50 | 7 | $9.00/hr | $0.38/hr | $7.78/hr | $8.21/hr | $8.92/hr | $9.65/hr | $11.04/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,230 | 319 | $9.52/hr | $0.19/hr | $7.81/hr | $8.32/hr | $9.17/hr | $10.71/hr | $12.27/hr |
| U S | 168,320 | 5,050 | $10.41/hr | $0.07/hr | $7.97/hr | $8.63/hr | $9.68/hr | $11.62/hr | $14.35/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 890 | $8.61/hr | N/A |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 420 | $9.49/hr | N/A |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 230 | $9.92/hr | N/A |
| Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 150 | $9.79/hr | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 110 | $8.49/hr | N/A |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 60 | $17.27/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Cooks, Short Order
- Takes order from customer and cooks foods requiring short preparation time, according to customer requirements.
- Completes order from steamtable and serves customer at table or counter.
- Cleans food preparation equipment, work area, and counter or tables.
- Carves meats, makes sandwiches, and brews coffee.
- Accepts payment and makes change, or writes charge slip.