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.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 124,500 people employed as cooks, short order in the United States. The median annual salary is $26,600. Entry level employees earn approximately $18,550 per year and senior employees earn approximately $37,210 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.