According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Order and take delivery of supplies. | 96% |
| Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously. | 94% |
| Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time. | 94% |
| Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. | 94% |
| Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking. | 93% |
| Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks. | 93% |
| Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. | 92% |
| Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions. | 92% |
| Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables. | 91% |
| Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases. | 90% |
| Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. | 90% |
| Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers or fried chicken, prepared to order or kept warm until sold. | 90% |
| Prepare dough, following recipe. | 89% |
| Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers. | 89% |
| Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. | 88% |
| Pre-cook items, such as bacon, to prepare them for later use. | 88% |
| Measure ingredients required for specific food items. | 87% |
| Mix ingredients, such as pancake or waffle batters. | 84% |
| Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times. | 81% |
