Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria
Code: 35-2012.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cafeteria Cook
Cook
Dietary Cook
Dinner Cook
Food Service Specialist
Food Service Worker
Prep Cook (Preparatory Cook)
School Cook
Sous Chef
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
Meals Plus
Point of sale POS software
PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
manufacture and distribution of products
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions About Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria
Salaries for a Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria include: IBM Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Meals Plus, PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria professionals across diverse sectors.
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