How a cook can use AI, task by task

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to cook foods.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Dish or order: [describe]
Covers and timing: [quantity, service time]

List method, timing, temperatures and plating. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to serve food or beverages.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Service: [counter, tables, institution meal]
Rules: [order accuracy, temperatures, allergens]

Make a service sequence with accuracy checks and allergen handling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Kitchen: [equipment, areas]
Standards: [health code]

Make a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule with sign-offs. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to prepare foods for cooking or serving.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Menu or service: [dishes, covers]
Time: [before service]

List prep tasks in order with quantities and holding notes. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to prepare breads or doughs.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Product: [bread, rolls, pastry]
Batch: [size]

List mixing, proofing and baking steps with times and temperatures. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Storage: [coolers, dry store]
Items: [food, utensils]

List organizing, dating and rotation steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to prepare hot or cold beverages.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Drinks: [coffee, tea, cold]
Equipment: [brewers, machines]

List recipes, ratios and cleaning. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to measure ingredients.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Recipe or test: [describe]
Quantities: [amounts]

Scale quantities and list measuring tips. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to arrange food for serving.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Dishes: [menu items]
Standards: [portion, presentation]

Make a plating reference. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to coordinate activities of food service staff.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Kitchen: [describe]
Shift goal: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to mix ingredients.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Item: [batter, sauce, dough]
Quantity: [servings]

Scale the recipe and make a prep sheet with order of mixing and food-safety notes. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a cook. Part of my job is to cut cooked or raw foods.

Context: The work draws on food production and customer and personal service.
Food: [meat, fish, vegetables]
Cuts needed: [service, recipes]

List cutting sequence, yields, knife safety and hygiene. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.