Staff cook
まかない
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Institutional Cooks (Excluding Schools)
Summary
A job that prepares and serves daily meals for a large number of users in companies and facilities.
Description
Staff cook (makanai) is the occupation responsible for preparing institutional meals provided within facilities such as employee cafeterias, hospitals, welfare facilities, and factories. It involves a wide range of tasks including ordering and inspecting ingredients, menu creation, food preparation, cooking, plating, serving, cleaning, and hygiene management. Skills required include operating equipment suitable for bulk cooking, managing meal counts, cost control, handling allergies, and considering nutritional balance. Work hours are shift-based, often including early mornings or evenings, and physical stamina and teamwork are essential.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging society and expansion of welfare services, demand for facility catering is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract catering / Early morning shifts / Long hours standing / Medical welfare facility work / Shifts
Career Path
Dietary cook → Lead cook → Head cook → Facility management position → Food service manager
Required Skills
Bulk cooking / Cooking equipment operation / Hygiene management / Menu creation
Recommended Skills
Allergy handling / Cost management / Food labeling law knowledge / Nutrition knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately manage hygiene and meal counts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves carrying heavy pots and prolonged standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically plan the arrangements and time allocation for bulk cooking. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with multiple staff members to efficiently carry out cooking. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
- Licensed cook
Aliases
- Dietary cook
- Kitchen staff
- Staff meal cook
Related Jobs
- Cook
- Dietary cook (excluding schools)
- Kitchen staff
- Licensed cook