Cooks, Short Order
SOC Code: 35-2015 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cooks, Short Order. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $40,394 | $45,947 | $51,501 | $57,054 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $40,040 | $44,637 | $49,213 | $53,810 |
| Topeka, KS | $24,170 | $33,987 | $43,784 | $53,602 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,171 | $41,517 | $46,862 | $52,208 |
| Boulder, CO | $35,526 | $40,934 | $46,363 | $51,771 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $38,792 | $42,952 | $47,133 | $51,293 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36,026 | $40,789 | $45,531 | $50,294 |
| Pueblo, CO | $33,176 | $38,418 | $43,659 | $48,901 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $37,877 | $41,538 | $45,178 | $48,838 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $36,254 | $40,186 | $44,096 | $48,027 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Food Production | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Production and Processing | 2.6 |
| Communications and Media | 2.5 |
| Chemistry | 2.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
| Foreign Language | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 66.3% |
| Less than high school | 14.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.5% |
| Some college | 7.4% |
| Associate's degree | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
- Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
- Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
- Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
- 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.
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