How do they match: Chefs and Head Cooks

  • Culinary Artist
  • Pastry Artist

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.

  • Create new recipes or food presentations.
  • Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.