Cooks, Private Household

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
2. 02Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
3. 03Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
4. 04Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
5. 05Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
6. 06Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.
7. 07Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
8. 08Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
9. 09Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
10. 10Create and explore new cuisines.
11. 11Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
12. 12Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.

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