Cooks, or chefs, plan, prepare, cook and execute different foods
and meals for customers. They also usually manage commercial
kitchens.
Cooking is a competitive and desirable career and has been made
even more so by the popularity of cooking television shows and
celebrity chefs. The job of a cook is to invent recipes, to prepare
and cook foods and to always work in accordance with health and
safety regulations.
Success and skill in cooking involves developing appetising,
nutritious and wonderful meals, whilst also being aware of cost and
food hygiene. Many cooks are also responsible for several staff and
the smooth running of the kitchen, to ensure food is prepared
safely, accurately and on time.