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Cook
Occupation Code: 5120
Alternative title: Line Cook
Job description and duties
Cooks may be assigned to various work stations and typically work under the direction of a Chef (when applicable). The responsibilities of a Cook depend on the work setting, size of the kitchen, experience and on his/her role in the kitchen. A Cook is typically expected to:
• Plan, supervise and coordinate the work of kitchen helpers
• Plan meals and prepare ingredients beforehand to be used in cooking
• Cook dishes as directed by senior staff (when applicable)
• Inspect and clean the kitchen, kitchen equipment and serving areas (where applicable)
• Ensure consistent quality and customer satisfaction
• Measure ingredients and portion size
• Assist with deliveries and stocktaking (where
applicable)
• Ensure ingredients are in stock
• Comply to hygiene and health and safety
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• Check freshness of ingredients
• Operate large volume cooking equipment
such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles
Work environment
Cooks work in a variety of different settings, such as hotels, restaurants, catering, snack bars, cafes, institutions, cruise liners as well as other entertainment venues. Most Cooks are employed on a full-time basis. Cooks work different hours each week, depending on the number of customers and the nature of the business. Cooks may work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Cook, one would require a Food Handling Licence, a Food Hygiene Certificate and a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificate. A qualification at MQF Level 3 or higher may also be required. Training programmes include:
• Certificate in Food Preparation and Service (ITS) (MQF Level 3)
• Diploma in Food Preparation and Production Operations (ITS) (MQF Level 4)
Number of employees (2017)
506
Share of foreigners (2017)
36%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€12,600
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