Chef

Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 35-2012.00

2

Years

24

Skills

448h

Related instruction
Classroom Instruction Topics
  • Basic Food Preparation
  • Intermediate Food Preparation
  • Introduction to Hospitality Industry
  • Purchasing for Hospitality Operations
  • Fundamentals of Baking
  • Advanced Food Preparation (Capstone)
On-the-job Training
  • Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
    • Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
    • Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
  • Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
    • Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
    • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Record operational or production data.
    • Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
    • Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
  • Cook foods
    • Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
  • Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
    • Rotate and store food supplies.
    • Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Clean tableware.
    • Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
  • Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
    • Rotate and store food supplies.
  • Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
    • Rotate and store food supplies.
  • Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
    • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Cut cooked or raw foods.
    • Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
  • Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
    • Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
  • Serve food or beverages.
    • Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
  • Coordinate activities of food service staff.
    • Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  • Plan menu options.
    • Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.
    • Train new employees.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
    • Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
  • Prepare breads or doughs.
    • Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.
  • Determine prices for menu items.
    • Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.
  • Knowledge of Service Excellence standards and customer service expectations
    • Practices customer service and Service Excellence behaviors: Safety, Courtesy, Accountability, Efficiency, and Innovation.
    • Works collaboratively as a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
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