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fish cook

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Description

Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques. They may also prepare the accompanying sauces and purchase fresh fish for these dishes.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

fish anatomy seafood processing

Practical Skills

use food cutting tools cook seafood use food preparation techniques maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature comply with food safety and hygiene use culinary finishing techniques handover the food preparation area use cooking techniques use reheating techniques slice fish work in a hospitality team order supplies store raw food materials ensure cleanliness of food preparation area maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment receive kitchen supplies prepare salad dressings cook vegetable products train employees handle chemical cleaning agents check deliveries on receipt advise customers on seafood choices control of expenses prepare dairy products for use in a dish plan menus prepare vegetable products for use in a dish execute chilling processes to food products prepare egg products for use in a dish cook sauce products comply with standard portion sizes prepare saucier products for use in a dish store kitchen supplies