Cooks, Fast Food
SOC Code: 35-2011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cooks, Fast Food. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $34,861 | $38,771 | $42,682 | $46,592 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35,776 | $39,229 | $42,702 | $46,155 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $36,171 | $39,229 | $42,307 | $45,365 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,502 | $40,123 | $42,723 | $45,344 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $35,381 | $38,646 | $41,891 | $45,157 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $30,909 | $35,402 | $39,874 | $44,366 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $30,909 | $35,402 | $39,874 | $44,366 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $34,424 | $37,606 | $40,810 | $43,992 |
| Napa, CA | $36,816 | $39,104 | $41,413 | $43,701 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36,566 | $38,896 | $41,226 | $43,555 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.6 | |
| Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Time Management | 2.5 | |
| Active Learning | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Transportation | 3.3 |
| Communications and Media | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.7 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 58.0% |
| Less than high school | 42.0% |
Typical 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.
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
- Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
- Measure ingredients required for specific food items.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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