Chefs and Head Cooks

What Does a Chefs and Head Cooks Do?

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• 2Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• 3Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• 4Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• 5Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• 6Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• 7Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• 8Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.

Required Skills

• Monitoring
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
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