Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers

Miscellaneous Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers in Healthcare include individuals who are responsible for the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals and food in a healthcare setting, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. These workers may include dietary aides, food service workers, and cooks, among others. They play an important role in ensuring that the nutritional needs of patients, residents, and staff are met, and that meals are prepared and served in a safe and timely manner.

Dietary Aides are responsible for preparing and serving meals to patients, residents, and staff. They may also be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and dining areas, as well as monitoring food temperatures to ensure that meals are served at safe temperatures.

Food Service Workers are responsible for providing a variety of food service tasks, including preparing and serving meals, cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, and stocking food service areas. They may also help with the preparation of food, set up of meal trays and ensure that the food is served at the appropriate temperatures.

Cooks are responsible for preparing a variety of food items, including entrees, side dishes, and desserts. They may also be responsible for maintaining kitchen equipment, ensuring that food is prepared and served according to safe food-handling procedures, and overseeing the work of other food service workers.

These workers typically work under the supervision of a head cook or dietary manager. They need to have knowledge and understanding of safe food-handling and preparation procedures, They should be aware of any dietary restrictions or allergies of patients and able to provide appropriate meals. They must also be able to follow proper sanitation procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.