Cooks, Fast Food Salary: How Much Do Cooks, Fast Food Make ? 2021 Cooks, Fast Food Salary Guide

Cooks, Fast Food Salary

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Salary

$23.5K

Growth

-8%

Bright Outlook

Below Average

Green

No

Cooks, Fast Food Job 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.

Also known as:

Cook, Deep Fat Fryer Operator, Fast Food Cook, Fry Cook, Fryer, Grill Cook, Line Cook, Pizza Cook, Pizza Maker, Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook)

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$17,540	$19,450	$23,510	$26,410	$30,490
Hourly Wage	$8.43	$9.35	$11.30	$12.70	$14.66

How Much Do Cooks, Fast Food Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$17,540

$19,450

$23,510

$26,410

$30,490

Hourly Wage

$8.43

$9.35

$11.30

$12.70

$14.66

Cooks, Fast Food Tasks

Order and take delivery of supplies.
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers or fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
Prepare dough, following recipe.
Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Pre-cook items, such as bacon, to prepare them for later use.
Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
Mix ingredients, such as pancake or waffle batters.
Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.

What Activities Do Cooks, Fast Food Do?

Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Cook foods.
Cook foods.
Cook foods.
Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
Prepare hot or cold beverages.
Serve food or beverages.
Cook foods.
Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
Serve food or beverages.
Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
Cook foods.
Take customer orders.
Prepare breads or doughs.
Process customer bills or payments.
Check quality of foods or supplies.
Cook foods.
Measure ingredients.
Mix ingredients.
Coordinate timing of food production activities.

Typical Cooks, Fast Food Knowledge?

What Are Typical Cooks, Fast Food Abilities?

Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.

What Are Typical Cooks, Fast Food Skills? 2021

What Are Typical Cooks, Fast Food Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	491,300	453,200	-8%	63,000

What Is The Projected Employment For Cooks, Fast Food ? 2021

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

491,300

453,200

-8%

63,000

What Is The Required Cooks, Fast Food Education & Experience? 2021

No formal educational credential
No work experience
Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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Bakers

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