Cooks, Short Order in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Cooks, Short Order on average make:
$33,280 ($16.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
37
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 35.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
5 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
Barbecue Cook, Bed and Breakfast Cook (B&B Cook), Breakfast Cook, Breakfast Line Cook, Caterer, Chuck Wagon Cook, Cook, Deli Cook (Delicatessen Cook), Food and Beverage Attendant, Food Clerk
Tools Used
Apple corers, Bakers' peels, Blenders, Boning knives, Broilers, Cappuccino makers, Carbonated beverage dispensers, Cash registers, Chefs' knives, Colanders
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.
- Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats, such as steaks and chops.
Personality
Dependability, Self-Control, Cooperation, Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Integrity, Concern for Others, Independence
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