Generic Job Description - Cook, Short Order

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Tasks

Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats such as steaks and chops.
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as French fries, eggs, and pancakes.
Perform simple food preparation tasks such as making sandwiches, carving meats, and brewing coffee.
Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
Order supplies and stock them on shelves.