Cook Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Cook Do?
cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
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Where Do I Start?
Comply With Food Safety And Hygiene
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Cook
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialComply With Food Safety And Hygiene skill
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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EssentialControl Of Expenses skill
Monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.
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EssentialDispose Waste skill
Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.
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EssentialEnsure Cleanliness Of Food Preparation Area skill
Guarantee the continuous cleanliness of kitchen preparation, production and storage areas according to hygiene, safety and health regulations.
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EssentialHandover The Food Preparation Area skill
Leave the kitchen area in conditions which follow safe and secure procedures, so that it is ready for the next shift.
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EssentialMaintain A Safe, Hygienic And Secure Working Environment skill
Preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulations.
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EssentialMaintain Kitchen Equipment At Correct Temperature skill
Keep the refrigeration and storage of equipment at the correct temperature.
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EssentialOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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EssentialStore Raw Food Materials skill
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
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EssentialUse Cooking Techniques skill
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
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EssentialUse Food Cutting Tools skill
Trim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.
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EssentialUse Food Preparation Techniques skill
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
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EssentialUse Reheating Techniques skill
Apply reheating techniques including steaming, boiling or bain marie.
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EssentialWork In A Hospitality Team skill
Function confidently within a group in hospitality services, in which each has his own responsibility in reaching a common goal which is a good interaction with the customers, guests or …
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EssentialReceive Kitchen Supplies skill
Accept the delivery of ordered kitchen supplies and make sure everything is included and in good condition.
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EssentialUse Culinary Finishing Techniques skill
Apply culinary finishing techniques including garnishing, decorating, plating, glazing, presenting and portioning.
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Optional Skills (5 of 34 displayed)
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OptionalSeafood Processing knowledge
Process of all marine finfish, crustaceans, molluscs and other forms of aquatic life (including squid, sea turtle, jellyfish, sea cucumber, and sea urchin and the roe of such animals) other …
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OptionalFish Anatomy knowledge
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
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OptionalNutrition knowledge
The science that investigates the various substances and nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, tannins, anthocyanins, vitamins, and minerals) and their interaction in food products.
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OptionalComposition Of Diets knowledge
The planning, selection, composition and manufacturing of diets for healthy and ill persons.
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OptionalPrepared Meals knowledge
The industry of prepared meals and dishes, the manufacuring processes, the technology required for manufacturing, and the market that it targets.
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OptionalCheck Deliveries On Receipt skill
Control that all order details are recorded, that faulty items are reported and returned and that all paperwork is received and processed, according to the purchasing procedures.
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OptionalCreate Decorative Food Displays skill
Design decorative food displays by determining how food is presented in the most attractive way and realising food displays in order to maximise revenue.
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OptionalExecute Chilling Processes To Food Products skill
Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half …
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OptionalHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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OptionalPlan Menus skill
Organise menus taking into account the nature and style of the establishment, client feedback, cost and the seasonality of ingredients.
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OptionalPrepare Sandwiches skill
Make filled and open sandwiches, paninis and kebabs.
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OptionalStore Kitchen Supplies skill
Keep delivered kitchen supplies for future use safely and hygienically according to guidelines.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalAdvise Customers On Seafood Choices skill
Provide advice on the available seafood and on ways of cooking and storing it.
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OptionalAdvise On Preparation Of Diet Food skill
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OptionalComply With Standard Portion Sizes skill
Adhere to set portion sizes by cooking meals according to standard food portion sizes and recipe specifications.
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OptionalCook Dairy Products skill
Prepare eggs, cheese and other dairy products, combined with other products if necessary.
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OptionalCook Meat Dishes skill
Prepare meat dishes, including poultry and game. The complexity of the dishes depend on the type of meat, the cuts being used and how they are combined with other ingredients …
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OptionalCook Sauce Products skill
Prepare soups, hot sauces, cold sauces and dressings.
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OptionalCook Seafood skill
Prepare seafood dishes. The complexity of the dishes will depend on the range of seafood used and how they are combined with other ingredients in their preparation and cooking.
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OptionalCook Vegetable Products skill
Prepare dishes based on vegetables in combination with other ingredients if necessary.
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OptionalCreate A Diet Plan skill
Plan and implement a personalised diet plan to best improve an individual's body movement.
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OptionalIdentify Nutritional Properties Of Food skill
Determine nutritional properties of food and label products appropriately if required.
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OptionalPrepare Bakery Products skill
Make bakery products such as bread and pasta by preparing dough, using proper techniques, recipes and equipment to achieve ready bakery items, combining with other products if necessary.
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OptionalPrepare Dairy Products For Use In A Dish skill
Make dairy products for use in a dish by cleaning, cutting or using other methods.
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OptionalPrepare Desserts skill
Cook, bake, decorate and present hot and cold savoury and sweet pastry products, desserts and puddings.
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OptionalPrepare Egg Products For Use In A Dish skill
Make egg products for use in a dish by cleaning, cutting or using other methods.
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OptionalPrepare Flambeed Dishes skill
Make flambeed dishes in the kitchen or in front of customers while paying attention to safety.
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OptionalPrepare Meat Products For Use In A Dish skill
Make meat products for use in a dish by cleaning, cutting or using other methods.
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OptionalPrepare Ready-made Dishes skill
Get ready for serving snacks and sandwiches or heat up ready-made bar products if requested.
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OptionalPrepare Salad Dressings skill
Make salad dressings by mixing desired ingredients.
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OptionalPrepare Saucier Products For Use In A Dish skill
Make saucier products for use in a dish by cleaning, cutting or using other methods.
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OptionalPrepare Vegetable Products For Use In A Dish skill
Make vegetable products, such as vegetables, pulses, fruits, grains and mushrooms for further use in dishes.
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OptionalSlice Fish skill
Cut fish or fish parts into fillets and smaller pieces.
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