Chefs and cooks are frequently involved in menu planning and recipe development. They work with the culinary crew to produce meals that give a variety of delectable selections. Chefs/cooks design dishes that exhibit their culinary abilities and inventiveness while taking into account seasonality, customer preferences, and dietary constraints.

Chefs and cooks are skilled at food preparation and cooking. They manage ingredients carefully to ensure their freshness and quality. Chefs/cooks season and cook ingredients to enhance flavors by following instructions or using their culinary experience. They monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure that foods are cooked to the correct level of doneness.