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Cooks, Restaurant

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Tasks
20 tasks17 core, 3 supplemental
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Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
Code
35-2014.00SOC 2018: 35-2014

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17 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.Core taskTask 18722Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.Core taskTask 18724Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.Core taskTask 18723Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.Core taskTask 2170Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.Core taskTask 2169Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.Core taskTask 2171Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.Core taskTask 2173Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.Core taskTask 2172Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.Core taskTask 2176Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.Core taskTask 2177Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.Core taskTask 2180Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.Core taskTask 2178Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.Core taskTask 2175Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.Core taskTask 2181Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.Core taskTask 2184Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.Core taskTask 2179Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.Core taskTask 2183Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.Supplemental taskTask 2182Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Keep records and accounts.Supplemental taskTask 2185Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Plan and price menu items.Supplemental taskTask 2186Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-2014
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