Cook Job Description Example/Sample/Template

The position of a cook comes with the responsibilities, duties, and tasks shown in the job description example below:

• Cook / prepare the provided menu items
• Sanitize food preparation and serving areas
• Stir or turn foods to ensure even cooking
• Cook and season food according to recipes
• Test foods before servicing in other to determine if they have been sufficiently cooked – methods employed for this purpose involves smelling, tasting, or piercing them with utensils.
• Prepare, arrange, and serve food to waiters for distribution
• Give estimate of expected food consumption; requisite or purchase supplies
• Consult with supervisory staff as regards menu plans
• Keep records and manage accounts
• Figure out what quantity of food will be needed for a specified period
• Place orders for food supplies when available food is getting low
• Get customers’ orders and prepare food according to specification
• Package foods for serving workers to deliver to customer
• Ensure that the equipment are always in the right condition; report to employer when any fault occurs
• Keep work areas clean and monitor oven temperatures
• Assist other cooks in times of emergencies
• Create and prepare recipes and meals
• Prepare side dishes and desserts
• Perform other tasks as employer requires