Cooks, Private Household — Tasks

Task statements

• Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
• Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
• Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
• Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
• Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
• Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
• Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
• Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
• Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
• Create and explore new cuisines.
• Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.
• Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.