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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Cooks and Food Preparation Workers

Many cooks and food preparation workers are young—35 percent are below the age of 24. One-third of these workers are employed part time. Job openings are expected to be plentiful because many of these workers will leave the occupation for full-time employment or better wages.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Cooks, Fast Food
Limited-Service Eating Places	438,310
Full-Service Restaurants	37,020
Gasoline Stations	5,110
Grocery Stores	4,120
Special Food Services	3,160
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	3,120
Specialty Food Stores	2,280
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	1,690
Amusement Parks and Arcades	1,430
Traveler Accommodation	1,190

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