DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food
Occupational Description:
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 8 - Southwest | 100 | 28 | $8.75/hr | $0.34/hr | $7.76/hr | $8.16/hr | $8.83/hr | $9.49/hr | $10.83/hr |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $8.99/hr | $0.20/hr | $7.76/hr | $8.18/hr | $8.88/hr | $9.61/hr | $11.33/hr |
| U S | 504,740 | 7,571 | $9.14/hr | $0.04/hr | $7.91/hr | $8.39/hr | $8.96/hr | $9.52/hr | $11.34/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 - | |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 460 | $10.12/hr | N/A |
| Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 230 | $8.44/hr | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 130 | $8.69/hr | N/A |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 80 | $11.98/hr | N/A |
| Bakers | 70 | $10.30/hr | N/A |
| Cooks, Short Order | 20 | $9.73/hr | N/A |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Cooks, Fast Food
- Prepares specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods, usually requiring short preparation time.
- Reads food order slip or receives verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
- Measures required ingredients needed for specific food item being prepared.
- Prepares dough, following recipe.
- Prepares and serves beverage, such as coffee and fountain drinks.
- Serves orders to customers at window or counter.
- Cleans work area and food preparation equipment.
- Slices meats, cheeses, and vegetables, using knives and food slicing machines.