Cooks, Private Household

Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.

Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.

Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.

Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.

Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.

Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.

Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.

Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.

Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.

Create and explore new cuisines.

Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.

Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.

Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.