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