A Day In The Life
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management Field of Interest
Program Recommendations
Cooks, Private Household
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate's Degree
Top Expected Tasks
Cooks, Private Household
01
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
02
Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
03
Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
04
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
05
Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
06
Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
07
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
08
Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
09
Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
10
Create and explore new cuisines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cooks, Private Household
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Management of Material Resources
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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