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Document Cook Overview

For the purposes of this analysis, a cook is a fully qualified tradesperson who is able to: prepare, cook and present a wide variety of foods efficiently and according to industry standards; be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices and health regulations pertaining to food preparation and service.

Cooks generally are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, clubs, central food commissaries, correctional institutions, catering establishments and educational institutions. Cooks can also be found working in the transportation industry aboard ships, trains or airplanes and at construction and loggin... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Prepares frozen desserts.
  • Prepares platters.
  • Prepares hors-d’oeuvres (hot and cold).
  • Prepares fish.
  • Prepares salads (hot and cold).
  • Maintains standard industry practices.
  • Prepares condiments and accompaniments.
  • Prepares chocolate.
  • Prepares aspics, jellies and glazes.
  • Prepares sandwiches (hot and cold).

WrenchTools

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  • brazier
  • bread pans
  • buffet unit
  • apple corer
  • broiler
  • blast chiller
  • baking moulds
  • cake forms
  • beverage dispenser
  • boning knife
  • bus pans
  • bowls
  • bread slicer
  • blender
  • bone saw
  • can opener
  • band saw
  • box grater
  • bake pans
  • bain-marie (water bath, double boiler)

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  • seafood
  • steam
  • blend
  • fin fish
  • molluscs
  • bake
  • garnish
  • dress
  • game
  • portion
  • stock
  • lipids
  • broil
  • béchamel
  • organically grown
  • type
  • crêpe
  • salamander
  • bain-marie
  • genetically altered