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 |
Central Minnesota | 80 | 19 | $13.25/hr | $0.56/hr | $10.62/hr | $11.56/hr | $13.07/hr | $14.60/hr | $15.75/hr |
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 2022 - 2032 | |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,350 | $13.46/hr | 4.1% |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 1,220 | $12.30/hr | 3.7% |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 280 | $11.64/hr | N/A |
Butchers and Meat Cutters | 230 | $15.94/hr | 1.1% |
Cooks, Fast Food | 170 | $11.73/hr | 9.7% |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 130 | $11.45/hr | 10.0% |
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.