Chefs and Head Cooks

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.

Category

Food Service

SOC Code

35-1011

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Add sulfites to food (potatoes, lobster, wine, apricots)
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Handle limes, celery, parsnips, or figs
• Prepare fruit salad using a solution of enzymes (pectinase and glucanase)