# 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. - Code: 35-1011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 35-1011) - Family: [Food Preparation & Serving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-35), one of its 18 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (21 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-1011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/35-1011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Core task · Task 11129 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Core task · Task 11128 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. Core task · Task 11140 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Check the quantity and quality of received products. Core task · Task 11130 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. Core task · Task 11132 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Core task · Task 11134 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs. Core task · Task 11138 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food. Core task · Task 11135 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Core task · Task 11139 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers. Core task · Task 11141 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation. Core task · Task 11131 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains. Core task · Task 11148 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. Core task · Task 11133 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. Core task · Task 11136 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Record production or operational data on specified forms. Core task · Task 11146 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 11147 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs. Core task · Task 11145 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 11137 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff. Core task · Task 11143 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets. Core task · Task 11142 · Rated by 29 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies. 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