Jobs / Physical work / 35-2012.00
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
- US jobs
- 441,050
- Median wage
- $37,450 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
Can agents do the work of cooks, institution and cafeteria?
We read the evidence at the level of the job family, Physical work:
- Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
- Project levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
Unexplored territory
No benchmark in this atlas covers this work yet.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Rotate and store food supplies.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Train new employees.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
- Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.
Other job titles for this occupation (23)
Cafeteria Cook · Cook · Dietary Cook · Dinner Cook · Food Service Specialist · Food Service Worker · Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook) · School Cook · Sous Chef · Boarding House Cook · Camp Cook · Culinary Specialist · Dietary Aide · Galley Cook · Institutional Cook · Kitchen Cook · Line Cook · Mess Cook · Nutrition Care Specialist · Ranch Cook · School Cafeteria Cook · Ship's Cook · Special Diet Cook