Cooks guests' orders according to
their preferences
Employs food safety best practices
and makes sure that all kitchen sta!
members do the same
Acts with appropriate caution in a
dangerous environment where there
are knives and high-temperature
surfaces
Selects choice ingredients that will
give dishes the best flavour
Experiments to come up with new
specialties that will draw diners into
the restaurant
Coaches the sous chef and other
members of the kitchen staff, so they
perform at their best
Determines how much food to order
and maintains an appropriate supply
at the restaurant
Keeps up with trends in cooking and
the restaurant business to ensure
that guests have a positive experience
Works quickly and accurately during
busy periods, such as weekends and
evenings
Occasionally takes on extra duties,
such as cleaning, when the kitchen is
short-stafed or the restaurant is
particularly busy
Takes direction and works with the
restaurant's administrative team