A professional who prepares soups, meats, vegetables, salads, dressings, and desserts for consumption in school cafeteria, utilizing cafeteria equipment and cooking experience.

• Specializes in providing lightly seasoned, nutritionally adequate, and varied diet.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.
• Work is usually performed with other workers.
• May plan menus, order food supplies, and receive supplies delivered.