5435 — Cooks
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What this occupation covers
Cooks prepare, season and cook food, often using pre-prepared ingredients, in clubs, private households, fast food outlets, shops selling food cooked on the premises and the catering departments and canteens of other establishments.
Typical duties
requisitions or purchases foodstuffs and checks quality
plans meals, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs
cooks and sells a range of meals, such as fish and chips, over the counter
plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements. Training is provided off and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Food Preparation and Cooking are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships are also available.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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