941 Food Preparation Assistants

Fast food preparers prepare and cook to order a limited range of foods or beverages that involve simple preparation processes and a small number of ingredients. They may take orders from customers and serve at counters or tables. Tasks include - (a) preparing simple or pre-prepared foods and beverages such as sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips, salads and coffee; (b) washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking; (c) operating large-volume single-process cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles; (d) re-heating pre-prepared food; (e) cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils; (f) taking and serving food and beverage orders in eating places that specialize in fast service and carry-out food; (g) ordering and taking delivery of fast food ingredients; (h) maintaining sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas; (i) verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Fast food cook - Hamburger maker - Pizza maker - Short order cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Chef - 3434 - Cook - 5120 - Food service counter attendant - 5246 Note Jobs that combine preparation of simple food items with taking orders, serving clients and calculating or receiving payment should be classified in Unit Group 5246: Food Service Counter Attendants, unless client service is an incidental component of the work.

Kitchen helpers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, prepare ingredients and perform other duties to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. Tasks include - (a) cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and service areas; (b) assisting cooks and chefs in preparation of food by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, measuring and mixing ingredients; (c) assembling dishes for service; (d) unpacking checking, transferring, weighing and storing supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas; (e) washing dishes and cooking utensils and putting them away; (f) preparing, cooking, toasting and heating simple food items. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Hand dish washer - Kitchen assistant - Kitchen hand - Kitchen porter - Kitchen steward - Pantry attendant Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Cook - 5120 - Fast food preparer - 9411.