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Job Description

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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 35-2014.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 25,430.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
• Currently, there are 1,217,370 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cooks, Restaurant”.

Also Known As…

• Cooks, Restaurant
• Prep Cook (Preparation Cook)
• Pastry Baker
• Line Cook
• Grill Cook
• Fry Cook
• Cook
• Breakfast Cook
• Banquet Cook
• Back Line Cook
• Vegetable Cook
• Station Cook
• Specialty Foods Cook
• Specialty Cook
• Sous Chef
• Saucier
• Roundsman
• Railroad Cook
• Prep Person
• Lunch Cook
• Larder Cook
• Ice Cream Chef
• Garde Manger
• Foreign Food Specialty Cook
• Food Service Worker
• Executive Chef
• Dinner Cook
• Cook Apprentice
• Chef De Partie
• Chef de Froid
• Chef
• Broiler Chef or Cook
• Banquet Chef
• Assistant Cook

Tasks for “Sandwich Artist”

• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Keep records and accounts.
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Plan and price menu items.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.

Related Technology & Tools

• Griddles
• Food slicing machines
• Fryers
• Boning knives
• Conveyor ovens
• Rotating rack ovens
• Wok ranges
• Meat saws
• Pasta cookers
• Filet knives
• Blenders
• Cimeter knives
• Rotisserie ovens
• Pizza ovens
• Paring knives
• Convection ovens
• Meat and cheese slicing machines
• Commercial microwave ovens
• Point of sale POS computer terminals
• Salamander ovens
• Grinders
• Utility cutlery
• Smoking cabinets
• Personal computers
• Gas grills
• Charbroilers
• Food steamers
• Chefs' knives

• Food safety labeling systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Recipe cost control software
• Point of sale POS restaurant software
• Menu planning software
• Inventory management software