Students create a product for an audience that matters to them,
develop aesthetic standards, and experience a great sense of accomplishment.
• Prepare food items such as vegetables, fruits and meats by cutting, chopping and marinating them • Perform cooking duties as per pre-developed recipes • Arrange food items on plates and platters in an
aesthetic manner • Ascertain that food portions are dished out correctly and that food quality is maintained • Put together salads and sandwiches and ensure that they look aesthetically pleasing • Clear and clean work areas on a constant basis and ensure that appropriate hygiene and sanitation
standards are maintained • Handle kitchen staffing issues and fill in for absent staff • Maintain knowledge of portion sizes and spice levels for each item on the menu • Assist head chef in
developing recipes and deciding on which menu items to be incorporated into existing menus • Provide support in cooking / putting together diet meals • Maintain liaison with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent supply of food items • Handle food inventory and storage duties