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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

SOC 35-2012.00

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Time Management
3.4
Monitoring
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Speaking
3.1
Service Orientation
3.1
Operation Monitoring
3.1
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Mathematics
3.0
English Language
2.8
Food Production
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.2
Clerical
2.2
Administration and Management
2.1
Computers and Electronics
2.1

Key Tasks

1Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
2Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
3Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
4Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
5Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

Also Known As

Boarding House Cook Cafeteria Cook Cafeteria Manager Cafeteria Supervisor Camp Cook Cook Cook (Dinner) Cook (Elementary School) Cook at School Cook, Cashier, Food Prep (Cafeteria Worker)

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