Will “Chef” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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
• 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
• Culinary Artist
• Cooking Chef
• Cook Manager
• Confectioner
• Chocolatier
• Chief Cook
• Chef Manager
• Chef de Froid
• Chef de Cuisine
• Chef
• Cake Mixer
• Cake Maker
• Cake Icer
• Cake Froster
• Bread and Pastry Baker

Tasks for “Chef”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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• Sage MAS 90 ERP
• EGS CALCMENU
• Delphi Technology
• Google spreadsheet
• Menu planning software
• Email software
• Nutrition analysis software
• ADP eTIME
• Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial
• Internet browser software
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
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• Microsoft Office
• CostGuard
• Microsoft Word
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• SoftCafe MenuPro
• ReServe Interactive