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Cooks, Fast Food
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.
Common Tasks
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $10.17 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.33 and $11.70 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $21,159.54 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,415.79 and $24,320.72 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 5,630 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 4.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 5,890.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $9.00 with the median annual salary reaching $20,252.
