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Job Description

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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 35-1011.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,390.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
• Currently, there are 134,190 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Chefs and Head Cooks”.

Also Known As…

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Line Cook
• Head Cook
• Executive Sous Chef
• Executive Chef (Ex Chef)
• Corporate Executive Chef
• Cook
• Chef, Instructor
• Chef
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
• Banquet Chef
• Wedding Cake Designer
• Sushi Chef
• Sous Chef
• Second Baker
• School Cafeteria Head Cook
• Salad Chef
• Pie Maker
• Personal Chef
• Pastry Cook Apprentice
• Pastry Cook
• Pastry Artist
• Passenger Vessel Chef
• Pantry Chef
• Menu Planner
• Master Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Kitchen Manager
• Kitchen Chef
• Head Pastry Chef
• Head Chef
• Head Baker
• Culinary Specialist
• Culinary Chef
• Cooking Chef
• Cook Manager
• Confectioner
• Chocolatier
• Chief Cook
• Chef Manager
• Chef de Froid
• Chef de Cuisine
• Cake Mixer
• Cake Maker
• Cake Icer
• Cake Froster
• Bread and Pastry Baker

Tasks for “Culinary Artist”

• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Record production or operational data on specified forms.
• Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• 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.
• Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
• Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
• Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
• Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.

Related Technology & Tools

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• Cappuccino makers
• Serrated blade knives
• Cream whippers
• Mixers
• Knife sharpeners
• Food processors
• Kitchen fire extinguishers
• Rolling pins
• Refrigerator thermometers
• Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
• Portion scales
• Woks
• Sifters
• Box graters
• Paring knives
• Laptop computers
• Apple corers
• Meat thermometers
• Dry or liquid measuring cups
• Chefs' knives
• Broilers
• Commercial coffee grinders
• Salamanders
• Infrared heat lamps
• Cake decorating tools
• Waffle makers
• Convection ovens
• Mandolines
• Braziers
• Pasta machines
• Pizza ovens
• Steam tables
• Rotisserie units
• Electric ovens
• Rice cookers
• Boning knives
• Grills
• Garbage compactors
• Parisian cutters
• Bone saws
• Electric stoves
• Desktop computers
• Electric deep-fat fryers
• Kitchen tongs
• Vegetable brushes
• Pressurized steam cookers
• Strainers
• Steam kettles
• Ice shaving or crushing equipment
• Carbonated beverage dispensers
• Slicing machines
• Fruit zesters
• Blenders
• Sieves
• Plane graters
• Meat slicers
• Blast chillers
• Commercial microwave ovens
• Personal computers
• Griddles
• Double boilers
• Oyster knives
• Vegetable peelers
• Conveyer ovens
• Kitchen shears
• Food dicers
• Bread slicers
• Commercial dishwashers
• Melon ballers
• Gas ovens
• Hot dog cookers
• Food shredders
• Gas stoves
• Fire suppression blankets
• Ice-making machines
• Instant-read pocket thermometers
• Meat grinders
• Juice extractors
• Toasters
• Food smokers
• Juice dispensers

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