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Cooks, Short Order
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
- Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $12.02 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.50 and $15.58 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $24,993.75 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,782.89 and $32,417.43 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,050 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 12.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,310.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $11.00 with the median annual salary reaching $23,413.
