Fast food cook, Kaitunu ō rangaranga
Also known as
- Fast food worker, takeaway cook, pizza cook, grill cook, pizza maker, short order cook
Fast food cooks prepare and cook food in fast food outlets and takeaway restaurants.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$38
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Fast food cooks
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in fast food outlets and takeaway restaurants
- may work in hot and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, work well under pressure and work well in a team
Tasks
- cook food
- prepare food ingredients
- prepare bread and dough
- make hot or cold drinks
- serve food and drinks when needed
- take customer orders when needed
- stock food and serving supplies
- clean food preparation areas and equipment
- order kitchen supplies and equipment
- follow food safety rules
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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