Jobs / Physical work / 35-2013.00
Cooks, Private Household
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
- US jobs
- 1,100
- Median wage
- $47,940 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
Can agents do the work of cooks, private household?
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Unexplored territory
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Typical tasks
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- Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
- Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
- Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
- Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
- Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
- Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
- Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
- Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
- Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
- Create and explore new cuisines.
- Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.
Other job titles for this occupation (15)
Certified Personal Chef (CPC) · Personal Chef · Personal Private Chef · Private Chef · Cook · Cooking Chef · Culinary Artist · Culinary Chef · Culinary Specialist · Culinary Worker · Dinner Cook · Holiday Food Prepper · Household Cook · Personal Certified Chef (PCC) · Private Executive Chef