Typical Tasks
Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
Create and explore new cuisines.
Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Independence
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
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.
Common Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
