Cooks, Short Order
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.
SOC: 35-2015.00
Common Job Titles
- Cook
- Grill Cook
- Line Cook
- Short Order Cook
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Cooks, Short Order (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
150,420
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $23,770. 25th percentile: U.S. $30,160. 50th percentile: U.S. $35,620. 75th percentile: U.S. $39,990. 90th percentile: U.S. $46,010. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $23,770 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $46,010 |
| Workers on average earn | $35,660 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Food Production3.5/5
- Production and Processing3.4/5
- English Language3.1/5
- Mathematics2.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
Technology Skills
- Aldelo Systems Aldelo for Restaurants Pro
- Foodman Home-Delivery
- Inventory control software
- Plexis Software Plexis POS
- Point of sale POS software
- RestaurantPlus PRO
Tools & Equipment
- Apple corers
- Bakers' peels
- Blenders
- Boning knives
- Broilers
- Cappuccino makers
- Carbonated beverage dispensers
- Cash registers