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 $30
Most common
$37
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- order materials, supplies, or equipment
- cook foods
- prepare foods for cooking or serving
- serve food or beverages
- prepare hot or cold beverages
- clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment
- stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies
- prepare breads or doughs
- process customer bills or payments
- take customer orders
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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