Cooks, Short Order
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.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
11 tasks analyzed
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables. | - | - | - |
| Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea. | - | - | - |
| Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas. | - | - | - |
| Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers. | - | - | - |
| Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$35,620
per year
Mean Wage
$35,660
per year
Employment
150K
workers
Wage Range
$23,770 - $46,010
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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