Cook (Medical Facility)
ちょうりいん（いりょうしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Institutional Cooks (Excluding Schools)
Summary
A profession that hygienically prepares and provides cafeteria meals for patients and staff in medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics.
Description
Cooks (Medical Facilities) are responsible for meal preparation based on menus, primarily for inpatients and hospital staff. They prepare food forms suited to patients' conditions, allergies, and chewing/swallowing functions (e.g., minced food, pureed food, liquid food), and thoroughly manage safety and hygiene. Key tasks also include ingredient procurement and inventory management, ordering, tray service, cleanup, and kitchen cleaning. They collaborate with dietitians and nurses to provide meals tailored to patients' needs and treatment policies.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society and the enhancement of medical institution functions, demand for cafeteria services in medical facilities is steadily increasing. The importance of personnel capable of hygiene management and responding to individual patient needs is growing.
Personality Traits
High hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Cook → Senior Cook → Lead Cook → Kitchen Chief → Dietary Manager
Required Skills
Allergy Response / Cooking Techniques / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Ingredient Preparation / Knife Handling
Recommended Skills
Basic Nutrition Knowledge / Infection Prevention Measures / Quality Control / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Failure to accurately grasp patients' allergies or dietary restrictions can lead to health hazards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy cooking utensils. |
| Planning & Organization | Requires planned ingredient preparation and schedule management for providing large quantities of meals. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with multiple professions to carry out tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook's License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Hospital Cook
- Medical Cafeteria Cook
- Medical Facility Cook
Related Jobs
- Care Worker
- Dietitian
- School Cafeteria Cook
- Tray Service Staff