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Cooks, Fast Food

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.

Tasks
19 tasks19 core
Family
Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
Code
35-2011.00SOC 2018: 35-2011

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All 19 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Order and take delivery of supplies.Core taskTask 5070Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.Core taskTask 5062Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.Core taskTask 5065Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.Core taskTask 5055Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.Core taskTask 5059Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.Core taskTask 5068Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.Core taskTask 5054Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.Core taskTask 5058Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.Core taskTask 5063Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.Core taskTask 5064Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.Core taskTask 5053Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers or fried chicken, prepared to order or kept warm until sold.Core taskTask 5061Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Prepare dough, following recipe.Core taskTask 5066Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.Core taskTask 5057Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.Core taskTask 5056Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Pre-cook items, such as bacon, to prepare them for later use.Core taskTask 5071Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Measure ingredients required for specific food items.Core taskTask 5060Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Mix ingredients, such as pancake or waffle batters.Core taskTask 5069Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.Core taskTask 5067Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2019

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-2011
  3. License
    CC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
  4. Changed by us
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