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Chefs and Head Cooks
SOC 35-1011.00
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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Monitoring3.9
Speaking3.8
Coordination3.8
Social Perceptiveness3.6
Time Management3.6
Management of Personnel Resources3.6
Active Listening3.5
Critical Thinking3.5
Knowledge Areas 8
Food Production4.7
Production and Processing4.0
Customer and Personal Service3.8
Education and Training3.7
Mathematics3.6
Administration and Management3.6
Personnel and Human Resources3.6
English Language3.5
Key Tasks
1Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
2Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
3Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
4Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
5Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Also Known As
Banquet Chef
Bread and Pastry Baker
Cake Froster
Cake Icer
Cake Maker
Cake Mixer
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
Chef
Chef de Cuisine
Chef de Froid
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