(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Job Description
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served. |
99
|
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. |
95
|
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons. |
94
|
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment. |
93
|
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry. |
81
|
Train new employees. |
80
|
Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries. |
77
|
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. |
72
|
Take inventory of supplies and equipment. |
70
|
Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures. |
69
|
Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed. |
64
|
Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. |
52
|
Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability. |
44
|
Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices. |
43
|
Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
58
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
53
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
50
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
50
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
48
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
47
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
46
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
43
|
Processing Information
|
43
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
42
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
41
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
40
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
39
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
39
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
36
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
36
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
35
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
33
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
33
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
33
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
32
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
29
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
28
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
27
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
25
|
Thinking Creatively
|
25
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
25
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
24
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
23
|
Interacting With Computers
|
17
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
7
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|