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Cook
Cooks prepare and cook food.
A cook may perform the following tasks:
- check food to make sure of its quality
- regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking
equipment
- prepare food for cooking
- cook food by a range of methods (i.e. baking, braising,
frying, roasting or steaming)
- divide food into portions and make sure that the food is
well presented
- clean food preparation areas and equipment
- store food in temperature-controlled facilities
- receive and store supplies
- make sure kitchen is hygienic and functional
- plan menus and estimate food requirements
- prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- train and supervise other staff.
The range of duties carried out by cooks will vary
depending on where they work. In hotels, clubs, restaurants
and take-away food outlets, cooks often specialise in
preparing and cooking a particular type of food (e.g. fried
chicken, pizza or barbecued meat). They may also specialise in
national cuisine (e.g. Thai, Vietnamese, French, or Italian).
Other specialisations include entrees, desserts, international
and pastry cooking.
Cooks may be required to work shifts, including weekends
and public holidays. The work may be stressful, especially at
peak hours of the day.
Required Skills - Cook
- a high level of personal cleanliness
- able to plan your time and work under pressure
- good communication skills
- punctuality
- flexibility to perform shift work (sometimes on a
24-hour rotating roster)
- able to stay calm in difficult situations
- able to work well in a team
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