Cooks, Short Order
O*NET Code: 35-2015.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Barbecue CookBed and Breakfast Cook (B&B Cook)Breakfast CookBreakfast Line CookBroiler CookChuck Wagon CookCookDeli Cook (Delicatessen Cook)Food and Beverage AttendantFood ClerkGriddle AttendantGriddle CookGrill AssociateGrill AttendantGrill CookGrill Line CookGrill PersonGrill Prep Cook (Grill Preparation Cook)Hash SlingerHasher
⚡ Skills (6)
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Time Management3/100
Speaking3/100
Coordination3/100
Service Orientation3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
0Aldelo Systems Aldelo for Restaurants Pro
Point of sale POS software
0Foodman Home-Delivery
Point of sale POS software
0Inventory control software
Inventory management software
0Plexis Software Plexis POS
Point of sale POS software
0Point of sale POS software
Point of sale POS software
0RestaurantPlus PRO
Point of sale POS software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Food Service Managers
Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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Cooks, Fast Food
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Salary: $50,000
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Cooks, Private Household
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Cooks, Restaurant
Salary: $50,000
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Food Preparation Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Fast Food and Counter Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Baristas
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Waiters and Waitresses
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Cooks, Short Order → Chefs and Head Cooks
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (25% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (6)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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