Adrienne SmithWhat Does a Short Order Cook Do?
Short order cooks prepare meals such as burgers, french fries, and sandwiches at quick-service restaurants. They typically use industrial cooking equipment like deep fryers, grills, and microwaves. They also mass-produce multiple menu items to meet high consumer demand.
Short Order Cook Job Overview
In the short order cook role, you will handle a high volume of customer orders. You will also ensure that food preparation areas are clean and sanitized at all times. Additionally, you will be in charge of monitoring and ordering inventory. Success in this role will be demonstrated by serving orders promptly while maintaining compliance with the highest sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
Short Order Cook Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepares ingredients beforehand to ease the flow of food preparation during business hours
- Cleans food preparation areas
- Fries, grills, and boils ingredients
- Unpacks and uses sauces and seasonings
- Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations
- Routinely checks inventory levels and orders new stocks when needed
- Manages workflow to determine the prioritization of orders
Short Order Cook Job Requirements
- Prior experience with relevant tools and industrial cookware is required
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Prior on-the-job training experience is preferred
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Effective communication skills
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Able to prepare a wide variety of short order meals
- High school diploma or equivalent
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