What chefs do
There are many different types of chefs and many different tasks that they do. "Chefs and head cooks work in restaurants, hotels, private households, and other food service facilities, all of which must be kept clean and sanitary. Chefs and head cooks usually stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment."(Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Daily tasks
There are many daily tasks that chefs have to complete. Some of them are as followed...
- Checking the freshness of food to serve
- Managing and putting together activities for cooks and prep workers
- Creating and revising recipes
- Creating presentation styles for foods
- Plan the days food specials
- Inspecting the kitchen
- Training and supervising cooks and prep workers
- Ordering/stocking inventory and supplies
- Keeping kitchen sanitation standards