TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

Although the terms chef and cook are often used interchangeably, chefs are more skilled. Chefs and cooks are responsible for preparing meals that are pleasing to the palate and the eye. Specific tasks typically required of a chef or restaurant cook include:

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food items

• Using a variety of pots, pans, cutlery, and other equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, slicers, grinders, and blenders

• Estimating food requiremenst and ordering supplies

• Keeping inventory records and accounts

• Planning menus and pricing menu items