About This Career Path
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
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Prepare meals in private homes.
Cooks, Private Household
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Cooks, Private Household
Cooks, Private Household
01
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
02
Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
03
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
04
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
05
Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
06
Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
07
Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
08
Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
09
Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
10
Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
Cooks, Private Household
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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