• Fast Food Cooks
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 22,758
    $20,846 range bar $29,066
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Fast Food Cooks season and prepare foods, including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts in a fast food restaurant.

What do they typically do

  • Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time
  • Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
  • Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
  • Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold
  • Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions about food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions
  • Check to make sure that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
  • Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
  • Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 2,545

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    Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
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