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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.

Tasks
21 tasks21 core
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Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
Code
35-1011.00SOC 2018: 35-1011

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All 21 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.Core taskTask 11129Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.Core taskTask 11128Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.Core taskTask 11140Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Check the quantity and quality of received products.Core taskTask 11130Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.Core taskTask 11132Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.Core taskTask 11134Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.Core taskTask 11138Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.Core taskTask 11135Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.Core taskTask 11139Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.Core taskTask 11141Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.Core taskTask 11131Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.Core taskTask 11148Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.Core taskTask 11133Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.Core taskTask 11136Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Record production or operational data on specified forms.Core taskTask 11146Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. 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.Core taskTask 11147Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.Core taskTask 11145Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.Core taskTask 11137Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.Core taskTask 11143Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.Core taskTask 11142Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.Core taskTask 11144Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-1011
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