§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fish cook

Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques.

Description

Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques. They may also prepare the accompanying sauces and purchase fresh fish for these dishes.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

seafood processing fish anatomy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure cleanliness of food preparation area use food cutting tools use reheating techniques use culinary finishing techniques order supplies use cooking techniques slice fish receive kitchen supplies store raw food materials maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment work in a hospitality team comply with food safety and hygiene maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature handover the food preparation area use food preparation techniques cook seafood

OPTIONALOptional competences

cook vegetable products prepare egg products for use in a dish cook sauce products prepare salad dressings handle chemical cleaning agents plan menus check deliveries on receipt train employees prepare dairy products for use in a dish advise customers on seafood choices execute chilling processes to food products control of expenses comply with standard portion sizes prepare saucier products for use in a dish store kitchen supplies prepare vegetable products for use in a dish

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