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Cooks, Private Household: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

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This source lists 13 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 9503 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.

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Core · Task 20896 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.

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Core · Task 9501 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.

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Core · Task 9502 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.

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Core · Task 9504 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.

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Core · Task 20897 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.

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Core · Task 9505 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.

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Core · Task 9508 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.

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Core · Task 9506 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.

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Core · Task 9509 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.

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Core · Task 9507 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Create and explore new cuisines.

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Core · Task 9510 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.

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Supplemental · Task 9511 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.

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