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Career Details : Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

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Description

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

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Cooks foodstuffs according to menu, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of persons to be served.
  • Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
  • Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances, and other supplies and receives deliveries.
  • Apportions and serves food to residents, employees, or patrons.
  • Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
  • Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  • Compiles and maintains food cost records and accounts.
  • Plans menus, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
  • Bakes breads, rolls, and other pastries.
  • Prepares and cooks vegetables, salads, dressings, and desserts.
  • Cleans and inspects galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and functional operation.

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    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Indoors
    • Provide a Service to Others
    • Standing
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls

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