Careers in Food Preparation and Serving Related

Chefs and Head Cooks

Food Preparation and Serving Related

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.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Cooks, Fast Food

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.

May require a Matric Certificate

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Cooks, Private Household

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Cooks, Restaurant

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Cooks, Short Order

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Cooks, All Other

Food Preparation and Serving Related

All cooks not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Food Preparation Workers

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

May require a Matric Certificate

Bartenders

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Requires a Matric Certificate