Cooks. Who are they?
What are four common types of cooks?
Fry cook, grill cook, line cook, fast food cook, short grill
What is the most common way people become cooks?
On the job experience
What is the average pay for a cook?
$12.50 per hour
What is the uniform of a cook?
(apron, chef coat, chef hat, provided uniform)
What is another name for a cook?
Chefs
What do restaurant owners prefer cooks have before coming to work for them?
Certificate in Culinary arts
Is it okay to be late for work?
No
What is the main duty of a cook?
To prepare and cook food for people
What does it mean to be an apprentice?
A person who works under another in order to learn new skills
How much do the top 10% of cooks make per hour?
Should you yell at other cooks in the kitchen?
No
weigh, measure, mix and cut different ingredients
More job opportunities
What types of cooks have the best chance of landing a job?
Head cooks
What should you do at the end of the night in the kitchen?
A) clean it B) leave it as is and go home
Clean it!
Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, private homes
Why is it important to have good hand-eye coordination as a cook?
You are better at cutting, chopping, and dicing vegetables
Is it important to be professional as a cook?
Yes
Should you leave the door to the refrigerator open after you get the food you need?
no! it's not polite and will cause food to spoil