To work as a fast food cook, you need:

On-the-job training;

Little or no previous work experience; and

The ability to work as part of a team.

Fast food cook jobs tend to be entry-level jobs that require little or no previous work experience. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or GED. It is helpful if you have experience working in a fast food restaurant or cooking for others.

May work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, weekends, or days.

May work part time or full time. Most work about 40 hours.

FAST FOOD COOKS will:

Prepare a limited selection of food items.

Do very fast-paced work.

Usually wear uniforms.

FAST FOOD COOKS frequently:

Stand at fryers and grills for long periods of time.

Walk or run in the kitchen to retrieve supplies for long periods of time.

Repeat movements over and over.

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Bend or twist their body.

It is important that FAST FOOD COOKS be able to:

Understand the speech of another person.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects