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Fast Food Worker: history and fun facts

Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.

Did you know?

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Many fast food workers wear caps or hairnets so hair stays out of the food. It keeps every meal clean and tidy!

Through history

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    Long ago

    Long ago, people often ate at home or at small food stalls. Today, many towns have restaurants that make meals quickly for people on the go.

Tools of the trade

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Drink Machine

This machine fills cups with cold drinks. The worker presses a button and the drink flows in, so the cup is ready fast.

A day in the job

  • LunchtimeLunchtime is very busy! The team works together, and each person has a job, so hungry guests get their food quickly.

Words to know

Order
An order is the list of foods and drinks a customer wants. Workers listen carefully so they get every item right.

Quiz time

  • Fast food workers wash their hands often to keep food safe.

  • Fast food workers never need to write down or tap in orders.