Responsible for delivering food that is not only delicious and cooked to the specifications of the customer but that is safe and fresh as well. They often have the following responsibilities:

1. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh

2. Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients

3. Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods

4. Present, garnish and arrange final dishes

5. Occasionally serve food

6. Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes

7. Handle and store ingredients and food

8. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards