Will “Specialty Cook” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
96% Chance of Automation
“Specialty Cook” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #641 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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
- Sous Chef
- Saucier
- Sandwich Artist
- 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 “Specialty Cook”
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Keep records and accounts.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
- Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
- Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
- Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
- Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
- Plan and price menu items.
- Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
Related Technology & Tools
- Food steamers
- Utility cutlery
- Fryers
- Rotisserie ovens
- Chefs' knives
- Blenders
- Salamander ovens
- Charbroilers
- Commercial microwave ovens
- Griddles
- Pasta cookers
- Conveyor ovens
- Boning knives
- Paring knives
- Point of sale POS computer terminals
- Wok ranges
- Meat saws
- Cimeter knives
- Pizza ovens
- Smoking cabinets
- Filet knives
- Food slicing machines
- Convection ovens
- Rotating rack ovens
- Meat and cheese slicing machines
- Personal computers
- Gas grills
- Grinders
- Microsoft Excel
- Food safety labeling systems
- Recipe cost control software
- Point of sale POS restaurant software
- Inventory management software
- Menu planning software