(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Chefs and Head Cooks
Job Description
Direct 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. May participate in cooking.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. |
100
|
Check the quantity and quality of received products. |
100
|
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation. |
100
|
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. |
100
|
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food. |
99
|
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. |
97
|
Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays. |
96
|
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. |
94
|
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. |
92
|
Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. |
87
|
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. |
86
|
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. |
84
|
Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs. |
84
|
Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies. |
83
|
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs. |
81
|
Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers. |
76
|
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers. |
71
|
Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets. |
60
|
Record production and operational data on specified forms. |
52
|
Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains. |
50
|
Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
68
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
61
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
60
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
57
|
Thinking Creatively
|
55
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
53
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
52
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
51
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
49
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
49
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
49
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
45
|
Processing Information
|
44
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
42
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
40
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
35
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
34
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
30
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
26
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
22
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
22
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
22
|
Interacting With Computers
|
18
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|