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
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Fast Food and Counter Workers
Salary: $50,000
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Baristas
Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Cooks, Short Order → Baristas
Transition Difficulty: Easy (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (5)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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