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Code 5120.1

The cook (cocinera) runs kitchen stations under chef standards: mise en place and service. Use this Job Dictionary profile to base kitchen role as distinct from the chef. It includes the dictionary skills map to build the ad and the assessment.

Essential skills

Skills and competences

  • store raw food materials
  • ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
  • order supplies
  • maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • comply with food safety and hygiene
  • handover the food preparation area
  • receive kitchen supplies
  • use cooking techniques
  • use food preparation techniques
  • use reheating techniques
  • use food cutting tools

Transversal competences

  • control of expenses
  • eliminar residuos
  • maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
  • work in a hospitality team
  • use culinary finishing techniques

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What to assess for this role

Assess speed with quality, teamwork and cleanliness.

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Lo que más nos preguntan

Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.

What does a cook do?
Prepares dishes for their station and holds service pace.
Cook vs chef?
The chef leads menu and brigade; the cook executes.
What to assess when hiring?
A station test and rush teamwork.

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences