Chefs

What the job involves

• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies

• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff

• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

• Preparing and cooking food

• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations

• May select and train staff

• May freeze and preserve foods