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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 cutting tools
identify nutritional properties of food
store raw food materials
use food preparation techniques
ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
use reheating techniques
comply with food safety and hygiene
maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
use cooking techniques
receive kitchen supplies
handover the food preparation area
use culinary finishing techniques
dispose waste
work in a hospitality team
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
prepare bakery products
prepare saucier products for use in a dish
prepare salad dressings
slice fish
prepare desserts
handle chemical cleaning agents
store kitchen supplies
prepare ready-made dishes
order supplies
create a diet plan
cook vegetable products
prepare dairy products for use in a dish
prepare vegetable products for use in a dish
cook meat dishes
cook sauce products
train employees
execute chilling processes to food products
plan menus
comply with standard portion sizes
control of expenses
cook seafood
check deliveries on receipt
prepare meat products for use in a dish
prepare sandwiches
prepare egg products for use in a dish
advise on preparation of diet food
cook dairy products
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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