How do they match: Chefs and Head Cooks

  • 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.

  • Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.
  • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • 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.

  • Check quality of foods or supplies.
  • Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.
  • Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.