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O*NET-SOC 35-2013.00

Cooks, Private Household

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.Core9503
  2. Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.Core20896
  3. Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.Core9501
  4. Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.Core9502
  5. Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.Core9504
  6. Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.Core20897
  7. Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.Core9505
  8. Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.Core9508
  9. Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.Core9506
  10. Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.Core9509
  11. Create and explore new cuisines.Core9507
  12. Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.Core9510
  13. Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.Supplemental9511

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 8 categories, 2 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base user interface and query software

  • APPCA Personal Chef Office
  • Cooking e-books

Accounting software

  • Cost tracking software
  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Inventory management software

  • Food inventory software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Web page creation and editing software

  • WordPressHot Technology

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Work scheduling software

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Processing Information

  • Compile data or documentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Create new recipes or food presentations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Plan menu options.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • Plan special events.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing General Physical Activities

  • Serve food or beverages.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare foods or meals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Cook foods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare breads or doughs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate activities of food service staff.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 12
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.