Becoming a Cook in Queensland

About this role

Prepare and cook food to fulfil customer orders.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Cook include:

• examine food and ingredients to ensure quality
• regulate temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• prepare, season and cook food
• apportion food onto plates; add sauces and garnishes
• store food in temperature-controlled facilities
• prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
• plan menus and estimate food requirements
• may train other kitchen staff and apprentices.