Skills:
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures. Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking. Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons. Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.