Fast Food Cook how-to

How to Keep Up During a Lunch Rush

Rush success starts before the rush.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Rush success starts before the rush. In short: stock; prep; watch, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stock everything.

  2. Prep extra.

  3. Watch the screen.

  4. Cook in batches.

  5. Call for help early.

  6. Restock in lulls.

Safety reminders for fast food cooks

  • Prevent burns
  • Follow food safety
  • Prevent slips
  • Handle knives safely

Food handler card · FIFO · Temperature danger zone · Cross-contamination · Sanitizer · Hold time: see the full fast food cook glossary.

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