S
shibuya
Guest
Though we all know that cooks are mainly responsible for cooking of delicious food, given below is the detailed description of duties that need to be performed by cooks:
Preparation and cooking of complete meals, individual foods or dishes
Preparation and cooking of special meals as guided by the chef or dietician, especially for patients
Supervise and set schedule for kitchen helpers
Watch over all kitchen operations
Maintain records and inventory of food, equipments and other supplies
May need to set up buffets and oversee them
May need to clean work area and kitchen
May have to plan menus, determine food portion sizes to be served
Monitor and estimate food costs, requirements and order for supplies accordingly
May have to hire kitchen staff and train them
You may also have a specialization in preparation and cooking of special dishes or ethnic cuisine
Hence, with a well-nurtured cooking talent, if you have the ability to cook different variety of food items, you can be employed in healthcare institutions, restaurants, educational institutions, central food commissaries and various other establishments. You can also be employed aboard ships as well as at logging and construction campsites.
Job titles that are included under this occupation are: apprentice cook, dietary cook, hospital cook, grill cook, journeyman cook, hospital cook, short order cook.
Preparation and cooking of complete meals, individual foods or dishes
Preparation and cooking of special meals as guided by the chef or dietician, especially for patients
Supervise and set schedule for kitchen helpers
Watch over all kitchen operations
Maintain records and inventory of food, equipments and other supplies
May need to set up buffets and oversee them
May need to clean work area and kitchen
May have to plan menus, determine food portion sizes to be served
Monitor and estimate food costs, requirements and order for supplies accordingly
May have to hire kitchen staff and train them
You may also have a specialization in preparation and cooking of special dishes or ethnic cuisine
Hence, with a well-nurtured cooking talent, if you have the ability to cook different variety of food items, you can be employed in healthcare institutions, restaurants, educational institutions, central food commissaries and various other establishments. You can also be employed aboard ships as well as at logging and construction campsites.
Job titles that are included under this occupation are: apprentice cook, dietary cook, hospital cook, grill cook, journeyman cook, hospital cook, short order cook.
I totally agree with you. 
