Chefs and Head Cooks

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.20

  core task · importance 4.9/5

• Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.30

  core task · importance 4.6/5

• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.15

  core task · importance 4.5/5

• Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.55

  core task · importance 4.4/5

• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.68

  core task · importance 4.3/5

• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.10

  core task · importance 4.3/5

• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.5

  core task · importance 4.3/5

• Check the quantity and quality of received products.5

  core task · importance 4.3/5

• Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels,…35

  core task · importance 4.1/5

• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.85

  core task · importance 4/5

• Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishme…35

  core task · importance 3.9/5

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.35

  core task · importance 3.8/5

• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.8

  core task · importance 3.8/5

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.8

  core task · importance 3.8/5

• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.20

  core task · importance 3.7/5

• Record production or operational data on specified forms.75

  core task · importance 3.6/5

• Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.30

  core task · importance 3.6/5

• Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.35

  core task · importance 3.5/5

• Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.10

  core task · importance 3.5/5

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.5

  core task · importance 3.5/5

• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal ava…25

  core task · importance 3.4/5

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