ethnic food cook

Cook Categories

• Cook (general)

Cuisine Specialties

• Vegetarian

• East Indian

Additional Skills

• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Specific Skills

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers

• Recruit and hire staff

• Order supplies and equipment

• Manage kitchen operations

• Inspect kitchens and food service areas

• Clean kitchen and work areas

• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Physically demanding

• Standing for extended periods

• Overtime required

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Client focus

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Organized