Description

Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Prepare and cook special meal as instructed by chef
Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
Oversee kitchen operations
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
May set up and oversee buffets
May clean kitchen and work area
May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
May hire and train kitchen staff.
Cooks may specialize in preparing and cooking ethnic cuisine or special dishes.