Meaning of the word "short-order cook" in English

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short-order cook

US /ˌʃɔːrtˈɔːr.dər kʊk/
UK /ˌʃɔːrtˈɔːr.dər kʊk/
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Noun

1.

a cook in a restaurant who specializes in preparing dishes that can be cooked quickly, such as hamburgers, eggs, and sandwiches

Example:
The diner hired a new short-order cook to handle the breakfast rush.
He started his career as a short-order cook before becoming a renowned chef.
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