Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
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Salary Information
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria: $36,450 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards. | General |
| Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. | General |
| Serve food or beverages. | General |
| Cook foods. | General |
| Cut cooked or raw foods. | General |
| Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | General |
| Clean tableware. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Prepare breads or doughs. | General |
| Train food preparation or food service personnel. | General |
| Plan menu options. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Determine prices for menu items. | General |
| Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations. | General |
| Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | General |
| Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed. | Maintenance |
| Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate activities of food service staff. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| GNOME Gnutrition | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software | Point of sale POS software |
| Point of sale POS software | Point of sale POS software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Meals Plus | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Correctional Foodservice Professional | American Correctional Food Service Association | Not Available |
| Certified Culinarian | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fundamentals Cook | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Master Chef | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Pastry Culinarian | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Working Pastry Chef | American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Not Available |
| School Nutrition Specialist | School Nutrition Association | Not Available |
| ServSafe Allergens | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Not Available |