Head Chef
- Creative culinary leadership for those passionate about food and flavors.
- Shape dining experiences and ensure high-quality, delicious meals.
- Blend artistry and precision in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment.
💰 Earn $49K-$79K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Check the quantity and quality of received products.
- Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Working with my hands
- Being creative or artistic
You are skilled in 💫
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
- Speaking
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Receiving recognition
- Having freedom
In Action
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Head Chef
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Pathways to this Career
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