How do they match: Chefs and Head Cooks

  • Chefs and Head Cooks

  • Bread and Pastry Baker
  • Food and Beverage Director

  • 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.

  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.

  • Coordinate timing of food production activities.
  • Create new recipes or food presentations.
  • Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.