To work as a fast food cook, you typically need to:

• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this occupation. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Work experience

It is helpful if you have experience working in a fast food restaurant or cooking for others.

On-the-job training

Most fast food cooks learn their skills on the job from an experienced worker. Training may last from one week to one month. After training, another worker supervises your work for a period.