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Cooks, Private Household

District Of Columbia

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Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

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Currently Employed: 14

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary non-degree award

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
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 and/or food for special diets.
Create and explore new cuisines.
Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.