Student Cafeteria Cook
がくせいしょくどうちょうりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : School Cafeteria Cooks
Summary
A profession that prepares large quantities of meals in student cafeterias while managing nutritional balance and hygiene.
Description
Student cafeteria cooks work in on-campus cafeterias at universities and vocational schools, preparing large quantities of meals for students and faculty staff. Based on menus, they handle ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, serving, and more, while considering nutritional balance, meal counts, and allergy accommodations. They also manage kitchen hygiene, inventory control, equipment cleaning and disinfection, and waste disposal. The Food Hygiene Manager qualification may be required to provide safe and reassuring meals.
Future Outlook
Although student numbers are declining due to falling birthrates, there is stable demand for personnel capable of operating cafeterias that respond to growing health consciousness and diverse food needs, such as developing nutritionally balanced menus.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Cooking Assistant → Student Cafeteria Cook → Lead Cook → Kitchen Manager → Executive Chef
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Mass Cooking / Meal Count Management / Operation of Cooking Utensils and Machines
Recommended Skills
Allergy Response Knowledge / Basic Nutrition / Ingredient Management / Menu Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires checking every detail for food hygiene and allergy responses. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for handling heavy equipment and long hours of standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Scheduling for mass cooking and time management are important. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Important for team coordination to perform cooking efficiently. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Campus Cafeteria Cook
- Student Cafeteria Staff
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