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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

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

Tasks
17 tasks12 core, 5 supplemental
Family
Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
Code
35-2012.00SOC 2018: 35-2012

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12 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.Core taskTask 21148Rated by 143 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.Core taskTask 9488Rated by 142 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Rotate and store food supplies.Core taskTask 21149Rated by 142 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.Core taskTask 9491Rated by 141 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.Core taskTask 9487Rated by 138 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.Core taskTask 9486Rated by 142 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.Core taskTask 9489Rated by 140 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.Core taskTask 9493Rated by 141 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Train new employees.Core taskTask 9495Rated by 138 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Take inventory of supplies and equipment.Core taskTask 9496Rated by 140 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.Core taskTask 9499Rated by 135 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.Core taskTask 9494Rated by 141 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.Supplemental taskTask 9490Rated by 137 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.Supplemental taskTask 9498Rated by 136 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.Supplemental taskTask 9497Rated by 138 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.Supplemental taskTask 9492Rated by 132 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.Supplemental taskTask 9500Rated by 137 people who do the job, August 2019

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-2012
  3. License
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