Fast Food Cooks

Fast Food Cooks prepare a restricted range of foods in fast food establishments.

What the job involves

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

Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.