O*NET-SOC 35-1011.00

Chefs and Head Cooks

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b4.008/2021
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.8808/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2021
Time Management2.B.5.a3.8808/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2021
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.8808/2021
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.Core2908/2021
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.Core2908/2021
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.Core2908/2021
Check the quantity and quality of received products.Core2808/2021
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.Core2908/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.1611/2023
Realistic4.8711/2023
Conventional4.4311/2023
Social2.9511/2023
Artistic2.7311/2023
Investigative1.6111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.