Cooks, Fast Food in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Cooks, Fast Food on average make:
$29,120 ($14.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
129
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 119.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
17 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.
The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Cook, Deep Fat Fryer Operator, Fast Food Cook, Fast Food Fry Cook, Fast Food Worker, Food Service Cook, Fry Cook, Fryer, Fryline Attendant, Grill Cook
Tools Used
Bakers' peels, Cappuccino makers, Carbonated beverage dispensers, Cash registers, Chefs' knives, Commercial coffeemakers, Convection ovens, Deep fat fryers, Electric ovens, Food scales
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.
Personality
Integrity, Cooperation, Dependability, Social Orientation, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control, Concern for Others, Independence, Attention to Detail, Initiative
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