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 | 30 | 5 | $8.94/hr | $0.72/hr | $7.85/hr | $8.28/hr | $8.99/hr | $9.75/hr | $11.07/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,100 | 349 | $9.32/hr | $0.15/hr | $7.80/hr | $8.27/hr | $9.06/hr | $10.36/hr | $11.72/hr |
| U S | 162,320 | 4,220 | $10.33/hr | $0.06/hr | $7.98/hr | $8.61/hr | $9.59/hr | $11.57/hr | $14.21/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 | 1,190 | $8.60/hr | N/A |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 410 | $9.42/hr | N/A |
| Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 240 | $8.43/hr | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 100 | $8.53/hr | N/A |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 100 | $9.78/hr | N/A |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 50 | $12.12/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.