PSOC Unit group 9411 — Fast food preparers

Fast food preparers prepare and cook to order a limited range of foods or beverages that involve simple preparation processes and a small number of ingredients. They may take orders from customers and serve at counters or tables. Their tasks include: a) preparing simple or pre-prepared foods and beverages such as sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips, salads, and coffee; b) washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking; c) operating large-volume single-process cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles; d) re-heating pre-prepared food, cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils; e) taking and serving food and beverage orders in eating places that specialize in fast service and carry-out food; f) ordering and taking delivery of fast food ingredients; g) maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; h) operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles; i) verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Fast-food cook, Short order cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Chef -3434, Cook- 5120, Food service counter attendant - 5246

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