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Cooks, Short Order Salaries
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.20 – $20.02
Average Annual Pay
Range: $37,856 – $41,642
Salaries for Cooks, Short Order near San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
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$14.44
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$21.76
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Arizona, AZ
$21.67
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Arkansas, AR
$15.92
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California, CA
$20.72
8.4%Higher than Cooks, Short Order in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
How much do Cooks, Short Order make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$16.24/hr
Range: $15.47 - $17.02
Annual Rate
$33,787
Range: $32,178 - $35,396
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.11/hr
Range: $18.20 - $20.02
Annual Rate
$39,749
Range: $37,856 - $41,642
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$21.98/hr
Range: $20.93 - $23.02
Annual Rate
$45,711
Range: $43,534 - $47,888
Cooks, Short Order job description
Cooks, Short Order professionals work in restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments to prepare and serve food and beverages. They ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer experiences.
- •Prepare food and beverages to standards
- •Maintain food safety and hygiene
- •Serve customers and take orders
- •Clean and sanitize work areas
- •Stock supplies and ingredients
- •Work as part of a kitchen team
- •Food preparation techniques
- •Food safety and sanitation
- •Customer service
- •Speed and efficiency
- •Teamwork
- •Physical stamina
- •Food handler certification
- •Previous food service experience
- •Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- •Weekend and evening availability

