Cook (Medical facilities)
ちょうりにん（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 safely prepares and provides therapeutic diets and convalescent meals in medical settings such as hospitals and nursing care facilities.
Description
Cooks (medical facilities) prepare large quantities of therapeutic diets, restricted diets, dysphagia diets, etc., tailored to patients' conditions and nutritional status, and provide them safely. They thoroughly manage hygiene and temperature to prevent food poisoning, while also considering ease of eating and appearance. They collaborate with dietitians and nurses to create menus and adjust food textures, playing an important role in supporting patient recovery.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and increasing medical needs, demand for therapeutic diets is on the rise. Expectations are growing for personnel with enhanced hygiene management and expertise.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Good teamwork / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Cooking tasks / Day shift / Shift work
Career Path
Cooking assistant → Cook → Lead cook → Head cook
Required Skills
Bulk cooking / Cooking utensil operation / Hygiene management / Instruction comprehension and execution
Recommended Skills
Dietary service manager qualification / Dysphagia diet preparation / HACCP knowledge / Menu knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in ingredient types or cooking methods can have serious impacts on patients. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy pots. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because close collaboration with dietitians and nurses is necessary to proceed with cooking. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Measurement and portion control are necessary, but complex mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking license
- Food hygiene manager qualification
Aliases
- Hospital cook
- Hospital dietary cook
- Medical dietary cook
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Dietary cook
- Dietitian