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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
- 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 Cook
- 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
- Cake Mixer
- Cake Maker
- Cake Icer
- Cake Froster
- Bread and Pastry Baker
Tasks for “Head Cook”
- Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
- Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
- Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- 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.
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
- Record production or operational data on specified forms.
- Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Check the quantity and quality of received products.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
- Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
- Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Related Technology & Tools
- Ice-making machines
- Ice shaving or crushing equipment
- Electric deep-fat fryers
- Dry or liquid measuring cups
- Laptop computers
- Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
- Commercial dishwashers
- Boning knives
- Juice dispensers
- Melon ballers
- Juice extractors
- Steam tables
- Garbage compactors
- Apple corers
- Meat thermometers
- Oyster knives
- Meat grinders
- Mandolines
- Knife sharpeners
- Commercial coffeemakers
- Food dicers
- Pasta machines
- Gas ovens
- Vegetable peelers
- Cream whippers
- Cake decorating tools
- Gas stoves
- Fire suppression blankets
- Vegetable brushes
- Rice cookers
- Waffle makers
- Conveyer ovens
- Pizza ovens
- Fruit zesters
- Cappuccino makers
- Parisian cutters
- Broilers
- Infrared heat lamps
- Desktop computers
- Commercial microwave ovens
- Steam kettles
- Food processors
- Serrated blade knives
- Meat slicers
- Hot dog cookers
- Commercial coffee grinders
- Kitchen shears
- Toasters
- Paring knives
- Grills
- Strainers
- Plane graters
- Mixers
- Bone saws
- Food shredders
- Griddles
- Personal computers
- Chefs' knives
- Electric ovens
- Sifters
- Rotisserie units
- Rolling pins
- Convection ovens
- Refrigerator thermometers
- Carbonated beverage dispensers
- Bread slicers
- Kitchen tongs
- Braziers
- Blenders
- Kitchen fire extinguishers
- Salamanders
- Food smokers
- Slicing machines
- Pressurized steam cookers
- Woks
- Sieves
- Electric stoves
- Blast chillers
- Portion scales
- Instant-read pocket thermometers
- Box graters
- Double boilers
- EGS F&B Control
- Google spreadsheet
- Internet browser software
- CostGuard
- Nutrition analysis software
- ReServe Interactive
- Email software
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
- GNOME Gnutrition
- Culinary Software Services ChefTec
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial
- SoftCafe MenuPro
- Microsoft Excel
- Delphi Technology
- Microsoft Word
- ADP eTIME
- Sage MAS 90 ERP
- Food Software.com IPro Restaurant Inventory, Recipe & Menu Software
- EGS CALCMENU
- Menu planning software