Fast Food Cooks
Snapshot
Fast Food Cooks prepare a restricted range of foods in fast food establishments.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 33000 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $590 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- taking and serving food and beverage orders, and receiving payment from customers
- preparing food such as hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips
- washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking
- operating cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers
- cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils
- ordering and taking delivery of fast food ingredients
- may arrange delivery of prepared food and beverages.
Job Titles
- Fast Food Cook