35-2014.00 Bright OutlookApprenticeship

Cooks, Restaurant

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Cluster:Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Job Family:Food Preparation and Serving Related
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Accommodation and Food Services
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Key Tasks

  • Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
  • Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
  • Keep records and accounts.
  • Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
  • Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
  • Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
  • Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
  • Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
  • Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
  • Plan and price menu items.

Skills

Time Management
50%
Speaking
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Active Listening
47%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Active Learning
44%
Coordination
41%
Judgment and Decision Making
41%
Social Perceptiveness
38%
Operations Monitoring
38%
Systems Analysis
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Complex Problem Solving
35%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Mathematics
31%
Operation and Control
31%
Management of Personnel Resources
31%
Writing
31%
Persuasion
28%
Negotiation
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Instructing
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Learning Strategies
25%
Equipment Selection
19%
Troubleshooting
13%
Operations Analysis
13%
Science
10%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Programming
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%
Technology Design
0%

Knowledge

Food Production
60%
English Language
52%
Customer and Personal Service
41%
Production and Processing
33%
Education and Training
29%
Mathematics
28%
Administration and Management
27%
Sales and Marketing
23%
Mechanical
20%
Personnel and Human Resources
17%
Chemistry
17%
Transportation
16%
Computers and Electronics
14%
Public Safety and Security
14%
Communications and Media
11%
Foreign Language
11%
Telecommunications
10%
Physics
9%
Administrative
8%
Medicine and Dentistry
8%
Law and Government
8%
Building and Construction
8%
Sociology and Anthropology
6%
Economics and Accounting
6%
Design
6%
Geography
4%
Psychology
4%
Therapy and Counseling
4%
Engineering and Technology
3%
Biology
3%
History and Archeology
2%
Fine Arts
2%
Philosophy and Theology
0%

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Abilities

Near Vision
63%
Manual Dexterity
60%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Control Precision
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Category Flexibility
47%
Far Vision
44%
Visualization
44%
Multilimb Coordination
44%
Extent Flexibility
41%
Stamina
41%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Written Comprehension
41%
Wrist-Finger Speed
38%
Inductive Reasoning
38%
Written Expression
35%
Auditory Attention
35%
Static Strength
35%
Flexibility of Closure
35%
Hearing Sensitivity
31%
Number Facility
31%
Originality
31%
Memorization
28%
Dynamic Strength
28%
Gross Body Coordination
28%
Reaction Time
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Explosive Strength
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
22%
Depth Perception
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
19%
Rate Control
16%
Spatial Orientation
13%
Sound Localization
3%
Peripheral Vision
3%
Night Vision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
60%
Performing General Physical Activities
50%
Getting Information
47%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
45%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
44%
Processing Information
43%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
42%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
41%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
41%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
39%
Training and Teaching Others
39%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
35%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
34%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
34%
Controlling Machines and Processes
33%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
33%
Thinking Creatively
30%
Coaching and Developing Others
29%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
29%
Developing and Building Teams
28%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
28%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
25%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
25%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
23%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
22%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
21%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
20%
Assisting and Caring for Others
19%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
17%
Scheduling Work and Activities
17%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
16%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
15%
Analyzing Data or Information
14%
Performing Administrative Activities
13%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
12%
Working with Computers
12%
Selling or Influencing Others
10%
Documenting/Recording Information
10%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
9%
Staffing Organizational Units
8%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
6%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

95%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

94%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

93%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

89%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

78%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

78%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

77%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

77%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

75%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

74%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

74%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

72%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

70%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

70%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

70%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

67%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

66%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

62%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

61%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

57%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

51%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

50%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

43%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

42%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

40%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

40%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

40%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

39%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

38%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

37%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

36%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

33%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

30%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

27%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

26%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

24%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

22%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

21%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

20%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

18%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

15%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

14%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

14%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

13%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

12%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

11%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

9%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

9%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

8%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

7%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

6%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

5%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

5%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

3%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

47%

Less than high school diploma

34%

Associate's degree

12%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

80

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

54

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

47

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

30

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

24

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

7

Work Styles

Dependability
80%
Attention to Detail
67%
Cooperation
54%
Stress Tolerance
52%
Perseverance
49%
Self-Control
44%
Adaptability
43%
Cautiousness
43%
Achievement Orientation
42%
Initiative
42%
Integrity
40%
Innovation
38%
Optimism
34%
Self-Confidence
32%
Social Orientation
23%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
21%
Humility
20%
Intellectual Curiosity
14%
Sincerity
7%
Empathy
6%

Work Values

Support
61%
Relationships
56%
Independence
50%
Achievement
39%
Working Conditions
39%
Recognition
28%

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