Cooks, Short Order
Civilian:
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.
Job Titles
- Barbecue Cook
- Bed and Breakfast Cook (B&B Cook)
- Caterer
- Chef
- Chuck Wagon Cook
Similar Careers
- Cooks, Fast Food
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Butchers and Meat Cutters
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $19,580
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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