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Cooks, Short Order

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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. Excludes "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).

Current openings

Griddle Attendant 2
Griddle Cook 1
Short Order Fry Cook 1

Number of positions

2012: 5,540    2014: 6,070

Annual job postings

New: 260    Replacement: 120
(Total: 380)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$17,890
($8/hour)
Middle:
$22,730
($10/hour)
Up to:
$26,800
($12/hour)
Average:
$23,830
($11/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.