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Minor group 512
PSOC Minor group 512 — Cooks
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals in hotels, restaurants and other eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in private households. Their tasks include: a) planning meals, preparing and cooking foodstuffs; b) planning, supervising and coordinating the work of kitchen helpers; c) checking the quality of food; d) weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and personal judgement; e) regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, roasters and other cooking equipment; inspecting and cleaning the kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving areas, etc. to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices; f) operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cook, Cook (private service), Head cook, Ship's cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Chef - 3434, Fastfood preparer - 9411
Practical summary
What this code covers
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals in hotels, restaurants and other eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in private households. Their tasks include: a) planning meals, preparing and cooking foodstuffs; b) planning, supervising and coordinating the work of kitchen helpers; c) checking the quality of food; d) weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and personal judgement; e) regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, roasters and other cooking equipment; inspecting and cleaning the kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving areas, etc. to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices; f) operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cook, Cook (private service), Head cook, Ship's cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Chef - 3434, Fastfood preparer - 9411
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Cooks.
Nearby minor groups
FAQ
What does PSOC 512 cover?
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals in hotels, restaurants and other eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in private households. Their tasks include: a) planning meals, preparing and cooking foodstuffs; b) planning, supervising and coordinating the work of kitchen helpers; c) checking the quality of food; d) weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and personal judgement; e) regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, roasters and other cooking equipment; inspecting and cleaning the kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving areas, etc. to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices; f) operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cook, Cook (private service), Head cook, Ship's cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Chef - 3434, Fastfood preparer - 9411
Where is PSOC 512 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers.
How do I choose PSOC 512 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Cooks.