Job Order Detail

Description

Description of Main Duties:

Cooks perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or 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