Fast Food Cook
Code: 35-2011.00
Also known as: Cook, Deep Fat Fryer Operator, Fast Food Cook, Fry Cook, Fryer, Grill Cook, Line Cook, Pizza Cook, Pizza Maker, Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook)
Description: Fast Food Cooks prepare, season and cook food, using large-volume cooking equipment. In order to maintain volume, these cooks typically only prepare a few basic items. Fast Food Cooks generally learn through on-the-job experience. Some may attend culinary school in order to work at more elite restaurants.
Typical wages
10% | $17,590 |
25% | $19,650 |
Median | $24,380 |
75% | $27,960 |
90% | $31,430 |
10% | $8.46 |
25% | $9.45 |
Median | $11.72 |
75% | $13.44 |
90% | $15.11 |
Projected employment
Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
534,000 |
Projected Employment (2029 year) |
462,300 |
Percent Change | +0 % |
Projected Annual Job Openings | 57,300 |