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Description How come the food we prepare at home never tastes the same as it does in a restaurant? For instance, if you have a special pasta with mushrooms and a rosee sauce and you try and duplicate the recipe at home, it probably will not taste the same, nor as good. Do not fret about your cooking skills! Keep in mind that cooks and their assistants are highly trained food makers who have experience in preparing and making delicious, scrumptious meals, appetizers and desserts. Assistant cooks assist cooks and chefs in food preparation and cooking activities in restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, institutions and other food establishments. Their duties include not just cooking but also preparing food by chopping and dicing, cleaning, pre-baking and other duties to help a kitchen run smoothly. In smaller kitchens, assistant cooks may take upon more responsiblity and maybe even work alone, but in larger facilities, the assistant cook's duties may be encompass many different tasks, including preparing meats and vegetables, marinating foods, making desserts, soups, sauces or salads, and also cleaning and actually cooking. Regardless of how many or few of these tasks they are responsible for, all assistant cooks must ensure that their food meets high standards of taste, appearance and hygiene during preparation. As they gain experience and trust with their supervisor, they may become responsible for creating new recipes or dishes, perfecting classic dishes, and ensuring safety and hygiene are high priorities for each and every preparatory step. Assistant cooks revel in making people's stomachs and brains happy by cooking for them. They are usually aspiring cooks and chefs, studying and training while learning their way around the kitchen. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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