- Determine the size of food portions and costs
- Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Manage kitchen operations
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory
METHODICAL
Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory
OBJECTIVE
Interest in precision working to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes and foods,
and to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitians and chefs
directive
Interest in supervising kitchen helpers; and in overseeing subordinate personnel in the preparation, cooking and handling of food
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Typical ability expectations for this job
Are you passionate about cooking? Do you have a keen sense of taste and smell? Is keeping a clean environment significant to you? Then you may want to see if becoming a cook is the recipe for your career.