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Job 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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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, Short Order
Full-Service Restaurants	72,070
Limited-Service Eating Places	37,450
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	16,320
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	8,100
Special Food Services	6,700
Grocery Stores	6,380
Traveler Accommodation	5,330
Gasoline Stations	4,240
Civic and Social Organizations	1,920
Nursing Care Facilities	1,260

Related Careers

	Cooks, Fast Food

	Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

	Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

	Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

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	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

	Butchers and Meat Cutters

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Cooks, Short Order
Average Annual Salary	$21,280
Average Hourly Wage	$10.23
Total Employment	168,320

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Interesting Fact

Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the world (1,300,000 employees). 3 of the top 10 employers in the world are American; 4 of the top 10 are Chinese.

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