Is being a restaurant cook a good fit for you?
Prepares, seasons and cooks dishes in a restaurant. May order supplies, keep records and help plan the menu.
What the work involves
- Sets oven, grill and roaster temperatures so food is stored and cooked at the right heat.
- Checks and cleans equipment, work surfaces and serving areas to keep food handling safe.
- Portions, arranges and decorates food and passes it to waiters or customers.
- Seasons and cooks food following recipes or their own judgment and experience.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a restaurant cook is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.