A Day In The Life
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Cooks, Fast Food
Average
$28,250
ANNUAL
$13.58
HOURLY
Entry Level
$26,330
ANNUAL
$12.66
HOURLY
Mid Level
$28,130
ANNUAL
$13.52
HOURLY
Expert Level
$29,950
ANNUAL
$14.40
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Cooks, Fast Food
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Cooks, Fast Food
28,100
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Cooks, Fast Food
01
Order and take delivery of supplies.
02
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
03
Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
04
Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
05
Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
06
Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
07
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
08
Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
09
Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
10
Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cooks, Fast Food
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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