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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

head chef

Head chefs manage the kitchen to oversee the preparation, cooking and service of food.

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Description

Head chefs manage the kitchen to oversee the preparation, cooking and service of food.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of whisks food storage food waste monitoring systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

molecular gastronomy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

set prices of menu items assist customers monitor the use of kitchen equipment ensure maintenance of kitchen equipment handle customer complaints plan shifts of employees plan menus use reheating techniques use culinary finishing techniques use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality manage hospitality revenue manage staff use cooking techniques supervise food quality train employees estimate costs of required supplies train staff to reduce food waste manage stock rotation maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment keep up with eating out trends compile cooking recipes recruit employees comply with food safety and hygiene develop food waste reduction strategies control of expenses handover the food preparation area use food preparation techniques perform procurement processes manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

identify suppliers advise guests on menus for special events manage contract disputes cook pastry products attend to detail regarding food and beverages handle chemical cleaning agents forecast future levels of business conduct research on food waste prevention think creatively about food and beverages manage medium term objectives negotiate supplier arrangements check deliveries on receipt execute chilling processes to food products design indicators for food waste reduction manage inspections of equipment create decorative food displays plan medium to long term objectives upsell products prepare flambeed dishes

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

52 total

32 essential · 20 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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