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diet cook
Description
Code
5120.1.1
Description
Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs.
Alternative Labels
health care cook
special diet cook
nursery cook
dietary aide
nursing home cook
dietary cook
diet cook
diet chef
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
use food preparation techniques
work in a hospitality team
comply with food safety and hygiene
use food cutting tools
use cooking techniques
maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
handover the food preparation area
dispose waste
ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
identify nutritional properties of food
receive kitchen supplies
use culinary finishing techniques
maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
use reheating techniques
store raw food materials
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
prepare saucier products for use in a dish
control of expenses
slice fish
prepare ready-made dishes
prepare meat products for use in a dish
train employees
prepare egg products for use in a dish
plan menus
execute chilling processes to food products
create a diet plan
cook dairy products
cook seafood
store kitchen supplies
check deliveries on receipt
cook vegetable products
prepare sandwiches
advise on preparation of diet food
prepare bakery products
handle chemical cleaning agents
prepare salad dressings
prepare vegetable products for use in a dish
prepare desserts
comply with standard portion sizes
cook meat dishes
prepare dairy products for use in a dish
order supplies
cook sauce products
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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