O*NET-SOC 35-2015.00

Cooks, Short Order

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2018
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.008/2018
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.008/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2018
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.1208/2018
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.1208/2018
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.1208/2018
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.008/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.Core8508/2018
Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.Core8508/2018
Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.Core8508/2018
Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.Core8508/2018
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.Core8408/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.1111/2023
Conventional4.3611/2023
Enterprising3.5311/2023
Social3.211/2023
Artistic2.3211/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.