Short Order Cooks
Prepare and cook foods that only take a short time to make.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $18.35 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 9.6% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Deli Cook (Delicatessen Cook) Pizza Maker Prep Cook (Preparation Cook) See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Short Order Cooks *
U S |
$12.73 | $15.26 | $17.67 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.52 | $18.35 | $18.58 |
Central Minnesota |
$16.04 | $17.04 | $18.58 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.9 | $16.18 | $16.56 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.85 | $15.71 | $16.82 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.71 | $16.89 | $18.13 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.97 | $16.14 | $18.35 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.32 | $18.58 | $19.36 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1130 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Short Order Cooks most often work?
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Accommodation
- Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.