Cooks, Private Household

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

• Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
• Prepare breads or doughs.
• Plan menu options.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Cook foods.

• Compile data or documentation.
• Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
• Coordinate activities of food service staff.
• Plan special events.
• Create new recipes or food presentations.
• Serve food or beverages.

• Bakers

• Chefs and Head Cooks