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Occupational Report
for Cooks, Fast Food (35-2011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of the cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.
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Employment Outlook
for Cooks, Fast Food
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number or job openings projected for this occupation. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Cooks, Fast Food
There are 4 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 4
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Cooks, Fast Food
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Cooks, Fast Food
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Cooks, Fast Food
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$8.60 |
$8.85 |
$9.27 |
$9.92 |
$11.28
|
$9.55 |
$19,871 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
8.61 |
8.87 |
9.31 |
10.28 |
11.57
|
9.67 |
20,110 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
8.57 |
8.77 |
9.11 |
9.50 |
10.08
|
9.22 |
19,197 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
8.59 |
8.82 |
9.20 |
9.64 |
9.97
|
9.37 |
19,480 |
| Lane |
8.60 |
8.83 |
9.23 |
9.78 |
10.27
|
9.41 |
19,561 |
| Douglas |
8.55 |
8.73 |
9.01 |
9.31 |
9.55
|
9.02 |
18,774 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
8.68 |
9.03 |
9.83 |
11.17 |
12.26
|
10.11 |
21,017 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
8.64 |
8.95 |
9.47 |
9.99 |
10.31
|
9.50 |
19,748 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
8.66 |
9.00 |
9.57 |
10.26 |
11.65
|
9.75 |
20,293 |
| Klamath / Lake |
8.66 |
9.00 |
9.57 |
10.40 |
11.65
|
9.77 |
20,319 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
8.54 |
8.69 |
8.95 |
9.20 |
9.37
|
8.99 |
18,710 |
| Clackamas |
8.69 |
9.06 |
9.71 |
11.15 |
12.56
|
10.18 |
21,163 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Cooks, Fast Food
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
6,992 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
6,981 |
|
Retail Trade
|
Private |
875 |
|
Food and Beverage Stores
|
Private |
785 |
|
Grocery Stores
|
Private |
56 |
|
Specialty Food Stores
|
Private |
729 |
|
Gasoline Stations
|
Private |
90 |
|
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
|
Private |
97 |
|
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
|
Private |
97 |
|
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
|
Private |
92 |
|
Accommodation and Food Services
|
Private |
6,002 |
|
Food Services and Drinking Places
|
Private |
5,998 |
|
Full-Service Restaurants
|
Private |
360 |
|
Limited-Service Eating Places
|
Private |
5,495 |
|
Special Food Services
|
Private |
75 |
|
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
|
Private |
68 |
Educational Requirements
for Cooks, Fast Food
Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Cooks, Fast Food
- Ability To Work In A Fast Paced Environment
- Apply Food Handling Rules
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Follow Recipes
- Interpret And Apply Health Regulations In Lodging And Food Service
- Maintain Consistent Quality
- Measure Or Weigh Ingredients
- Operate Baking Equipment
- Operate Cooking Equipment
- Operate Food Preparation Equipment
- Prepare Meals
- Set Up And Operate Carbonated Beverage Machines
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Cooks, Fast Food
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Cooks, Fast Food
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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