DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order
Occupational 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. Excludes ?Cooks, Fast Food? (35-2011).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 960 | 213 | $13.93/hr | $0.36/hr | $10.63/hr | $11.75/hr | $13.75/hr | $15.34/hr | $18.09/hr |
| U S | 152,670 | 4,885 | $12.85/hr | $0.09/hr | $9.15/hr | $10.34/hr | $12.31/hr | $14.74/hr | $17.65/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 17,120 | $13.60/hr | 2.6% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 9,950 | $13.05/hr | 3.6% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 4,750 | $11.71/hr | 2.3% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,870 | $12.46/hr | -1.4% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 3,050 | $11.83/hr | 0.1% |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 2,440 | $16.75/hr | 3.0% |
Tasks for Cooks, Short Order
- Takes order from customer and cooks foods requiring short preparation time, according to customer requirements.
- Completes order from steamtable and serves customer at table or counter.
- Cleans food preparation equipment, work area, and counter or tables.
- Carves meats, makes sandwiches, and brews coffee.
- Accepts payment and makes change, or writes charge slip.
