How do they match: Cooks, Fast Food

  • Cooks, Fast Food

  • Cook
  • Food Service Cook
  • Fast Food Cook
  • Fast Food Fry Cook
  • Fast Food Worker
  • Fry Cook
  • Grill Cook
  • Line Cook
  • Pizza Cook
  • Prep Cook
  • Preparatory Cook
  • Snack Bar Cook
  • Specialty Cook

  • 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.

  • Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers or fried chicken, prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
  • Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
  • Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Measure ingredients required for specific food items.
  • Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
  • Pre-cook items, such as bacon, to prepare them for later use.
  • Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
  • Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
  • Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.
  • Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
  • Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
  • Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.

  • Cook foods.
  • Check quality of foods or supplies.
  • Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
  • Coordinate timing of food production activities.
  • Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
  • Serve food or beverages.
  • Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.