Occupation information for Cooks, Fast Food District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Order and take delivery of supplies.
• Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
• Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
• Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
• Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.

Tools:

• Cappuccino or espresso machines
• Carbonated beverage dispenser
• Cash registers
• Commercial use blenders
• Commercial use ranges

Technology:

• Electronic mail software
• Point of sale POS software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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