Unit group 5120

PSOC Unit group 5120 — 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

Level Unit group
Code 5120
Children 0
Source PSOC
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 unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Cooks.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Cooks grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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Primary industries

Primary industries

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FAQ

What does PSOC 5120 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 5120 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Cooks.

How do I choose PSOC 5120 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Cooks grouping.