(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Cooks, Restaurant
Job Description
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. |
99
|
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods. |
98
|
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. |
97
|
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons. |
97
|
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. |
96
|
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. |
93
|
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. |
92
|
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. |
90
|
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. |
89
|
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. |
87
|
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption. |
74
|
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches. |
63
|
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff. |
58
|
Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres. |
58
|
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage. |
51
|
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs. |
50
|
Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking. |
42
|
Plan and price menu items. |
41
|
Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries. |
37
|
Keep records and accounts. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
54
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
47
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
44
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
41
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
40
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
39
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
39
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
39
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
38
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
35
|
Thinking Creatively
|
35
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
33
|
Getting Information
|
33
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
33
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
32
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
31
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
27
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
26
|
Processing Information
|
26
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
24
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
23
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
22
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
22
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
20
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
19
|
Interacting With Computers
|
19
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
16
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
16
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
15
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
13
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|