Description
Cooks prepare, season and cook food, often using pre-prepared ingredients, in clubs, private households, fast food outlets, shops selling food cooked on the premises and the catering departments and canteens of other establishments.
Tasks
Requisitions or purchases foodstuffs and checks quality
Plans meals, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs
Cooks and sells a range of meals, such as fish and chips, over the counter
Plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
Educational Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements. Training is provided off- and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Food Preparation and Cooking are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3 are also available.
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