[Core] [64% incumbents] Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
  DWAs: Coordinate timing of food production activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
  DWAs: Cook foods. | Take customer orders.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | Prepare hot or cold beverages. | Prepare breads or doughs.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages. | Arrange food for serving.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
  DWAs: Cook foods.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats, such as steaks and chops.
  DWAs: Cook foods.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Order supplies and stock them on shelves.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Food Production (imp:3.98 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.41 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.21 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.59 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.48 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:2.35 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.29 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Foreign Language (imp:2.19 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.86 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.83 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:1.81 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.78 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.71 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mechanical (imp:1.61 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:1.56) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:1.55 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:1.50 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Design (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:1.44) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administrative (imp:1.37 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Geography (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Processing Information (imp:3.65 lvl:2.64) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Getting Information (imp:3.40 lvl:3.26) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.26 lvl:2.38) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.26 lvl:2.70) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.21 lvl:2.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.18 lvl:1.97) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.14 lvl:2.87) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.11 lvl:2.31) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.10 lvl:2.76) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.09 lvl:2.74) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.01 lvl:2.57) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.93 lvl:3.01) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.87 lvl:2.51) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.83 lvl:2.27) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.79 lvl:2.13) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.78 lvl:2.34) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.78 lvl:1.64) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.74 lvl:2.57) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.64 lvl:2.01) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.07) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.53 lvl:1.41) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.52 lvl:1.65) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.51 lvl:1.92) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.48 lvl:1.98) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.42 lvl:1.73) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.41 lvl:1.57) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.31 lvl:1.04) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.24 lvl:1.91) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.22 lvl:1.82) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.21 lvl:1.51) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.93 lvl:1.23) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.91 lvl:1.01) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.42) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.80 lvl:1.12) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.78 lvl:1.10) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.70) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Working with Computers (imp:1.65 lvl:1.32) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.56) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.48 lvl:0.89) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.16) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.13) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.47) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.27) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.16) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Perseverance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.69) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.15) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 138,650
  annual_median    : $35,880
  annual_pct10     : $23,440
  annual_pct25     : $30,610
  annual_pct75     : $42,450
  annual_pct90     : $46,460
  annual_mean      : $36,120
  hourly_median    : $17.25

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Arizona ($46,630)
  lowest_state     : Pennsylvania ($19,910)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.342x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  109,050  median: $  35,960
  Retail Trade                             emp:   18,810  median: $  34,640
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    5,890  median: $  34,280
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,300  median: $  38,610
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      990  median: $  43,640
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      990  median: $  33,960
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      550  median: $  38,470
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      340  median: $  44,570
  Information                              emp:      260  median: $  36,360
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      200  median: $  32,230

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  109,050  median: $  35,960
  Retail Trade                             emp:   18,810  median: $  34,640
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    5,890  median: $  34,280
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,300  median: $  38,610
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      990  median: $  43,640
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      990  median: $  33,960
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      550  median: $  38,470
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      340  median: $  44,570
  Information                              emp:      260  median: $  36,360
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      200  median: $  32,230

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Short order cooking (similarity: 0.5946)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_order_cooking
  QID: Q97358431
  Extract: Short order cooking is the preparation of inexpensive restaurant foods that are quick to cook. Many small eateries serve only short-order items, which include griddled, fried, and grilled foods and sandwiches. Short order cooking is common at greasy spoons and diners.

  Title: Too Many Cooks (short) (similarity: 0.5500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Too_Many_Cooks_(short)
  QID: Q18533480
  Extract: Too Many Cooks is an American surreal and comedy horror short film that originally aired as a special during Adult Swim's Infomercials block on October 28, 2014, at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. It was created, written, and directed by Casper Kelly, and produced by Williams Street. After its original airi

  Title: Chef (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef
  QID: Q3499072
  Extract: A chef is a professional cook and tradesperson who is proficient in many aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term chef de cuisine, the director or head of a kitchen. Chefs can receive formal training from an institution, as well as

  Title: Order of the British Empire (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_British_Empire
  QID: Q14420
  Extract: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or a d

  Title: Cook Islands (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands
  QID: Q26988
  Extract: The Cook Islands is an island country and associated state of New Zealand in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of 15 islands whose total land area is approximately 236.7 square kilometres (91 sq mi). The Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 1,960,027 sq

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with comprehensive task descriptions, clear skill profiles, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. High confidence supported by detailed work activities and extensive related occupation mappings.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:54:57.604925+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,519
tokens_output        : 4,074
cost_usd             : $0.044710
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Short order cooking' provides relevant context about quick-preparation restaurant foods. This reflects the specialized nature of the occupation within broader culinary fields.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Short order cooks prepare and cook foods requiring minimal preparation time in fast-paced kitchen environments, typically in diners, cafeterias, and casual dining establishments. They handle customer orders directly, coordinate timing to serve complete meals simultaneously, and maintain food safety standards while working under pressure. These culinary professionals bridge food preparation and customer service, often interacting directly with patrons while managing multiple cooking tasks.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Short order cooks begin shifts by restocking kitchen supplies, rotating food inventory, and stamping expiration dates on refrigerated items. Throughout service periods, they take orders from customers and simultaneously cook items like eggs, pancakes, burgers, and french fries on grills and fryers. They coordinate timing carefully to ensure all components of an order finish cooking at the same time, then plate and serve food at counters or tables. Between orders, they clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and dining surfaces while accepting payments and making change for customers.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as short order cooks demonstrate strong stress tolerance and dependability under fast-paced conditions, as indicated by their top work styles. They possess realistic and conventional personality traits, enjoying hands-on work with concrete results and structured environments. Success requires excellent time management abilities and coordination skills to juggle multiple cooking tasks simultaneously. Those who thrive typically have strong attention to detail for food safety and quality, combined with service orientation for positive customer interactions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most short order cooks enter with a high school diploma or equivalent, representing 66.3% of workers in the field according to education distribution data. On-the-job training typically provides the necessary food production knowledge and customer service skills. Some workers enter with less than a high school education (14.4%) and learn through hands-on experience, while others bring some college coursework (9.5%) that may include culinary or hospitality studies.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Short order cooks can advance to positions as restaurant cooks, line cooks in larger establishments, or supervisory roles overseeing kitchen operations. The transferable skills in time management, coordination, and service orientation enable progression to chef positions, food service management, or specialized culinary roles. Some leverage their customer service experience to move into front-of-house management or restaurant ownership opportunities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Short order cooks earn a median annual wage of $35,880 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with entry-level positions starting around $23,440 and experienced workers earning up to $46,460. The occupation employs 138,650 workers nationally, concentrated heavily in accommodation and food services (109,050 positions). Geographic wage variation is significant, with Arizona offering the highest median wage at $46,630 compared to Pennsylvania's $19,910, representing a 2.34x differential. Strong demand exists in retail trade (18,810 employed) and arts, entertainment, and recreation (5,890 employed) sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Short order cooking faces moderate automation risk as processing information and estimating quantifiable characteristics represent core work activities that technology could streamline. However, the role's emphasis on judging food quality, coordinating timing across multiple orders, and direct customer interaction provides protection against full automation. Manual dexterity requirements and the need for real-time problem-solving in variable kitchen environments limit immediate technological replacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Cooks, Restaurant (35-2014.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in reading comprehension, active listening, and speaking with similar importance and level ratings.
    data: Food Production knowledge (4.0 importance)
    data: Customer service skills
    data: Similar cooking work activities
  [task_similarity] Cooks, Fast Food (35-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions involve grilling foods like french fries and hamburgers, taking customer orders, and working in fast-paced environments.
    data: Grill cooking tasks
    data: Customer order taking
    data: Short preparation time focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared customer and personal service knowledge (3.4 importance) and payment processing activities indicate overlapping service responsibilities.
    data: Customer service knowledge
    data: Payment acceptance tasks
    data: Counter service activities
  [career_pathway] Food Preparation Workers (35-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Food preparation represents a natural entry point with transferable food production knowledge before advancing to cooking responsibilities.
    data: Food Production knowledge overlap
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation level
    data: Kitchen work environment
  [career_pathway] Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Leadership progression pathway utilizing developed food production expertise and kitchen coordination skills.
    data: Advanced food production knowledge
    data: Kitchen coordination experience
    data: Supervisory skill development
  [riasec_cluster] Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit realistic personality types focused on hands-on food preparation and conventional structured work environments.
    data: Realistic personality type dominance
    data: Food production focus
    data: Structured kitchen operations

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['short order cook', 'grill cook', 'breakfast cook', 'line cook', 'griddle cook', 'broiler cook', 'deli cook', 'barbecue cook']
  exclude_keywords : ['chef', 'head cook', 'sous chef', 'executive chef', 'pastry chef']
  title_patterns   : ['*cook', 'grill*', '*griddle*', '*broiler*', 'breakfast*']
  common_variations: ['short order', 'grill attendant', 'griddle attendant', 'breakfast line cook', 'food and beverage attendant', 'food clerk', 'chuck wagon cook', 'b&b cook']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'food', 'principles', 'short', 'activities', 'customer', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'cook', 'preparation', 'materials', 'management', 'ideas', 'orientation', 'foods', 'production', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01588  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01474  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  29  0.01096  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:3%
food                       24  0.00907  inference            inference:42%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:21%
principles                 16  0.00605  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
short                      14  0.00529  inference            inference:57%  wikipedia:29%  onet_tasks:7%
activities                 13  0.00492  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
customer                   13  0.00492  inference            inference:46%  onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:15%
includes                   12  0.00454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cook                       11  0.00416  wikipedia            wikipedia:36%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:18%
preparation                11  0.00416  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:18%
materials                  11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
management                 11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
foods                      10  0.00378  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_tasks:20%  wikipedia:20%
production                 10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
service                    10  0.00378  inference            inference:70%  onet_dimensions:20%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orders                      9  0.00340  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
problems                    9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cooks                       9  0.00340  inference            inference:89%  wikipedia:11%
monitoring                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
events                      8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cooking                     8  0.00302  inference            inference:62%  wikipedia:25%  dwas:12%