Chefs are expected to have the knowledge and skills to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and the work of their team within a commercial kitchen environment, such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Duties performed by a Chef include:

• Planning menus and working out food and labour costs
• Planning staff rosters and supervising other cooks and assistants
• Ordering food, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Demonstrating cooking procedures and techniques to staff
• Preparing and cooking food
• Maintaining hygiene regulations
• Freezing and preserving foods.