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Occupation

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

$37,450 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 35-2012.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
  2. 02Rotate and store food supplies.
  3. 03Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
  4. 04Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  5. 05Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.
  6. 06Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  7. 07Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
  8. 08Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
  9. 09Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
  10. 10Train new employees.
  11. 11Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
  12. 12Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Cafeteria CookCookDietary CookSchool CookDinner CookFood Service SpecialistFood Service WorkerPrep Cook (Preparatory Cook)Sous Chef

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageFood ProductionCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and Training

Skills that carry over from service

Operations MonitoringService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationManagement of Personnel Resources